Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King'
Acorn Squash
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Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King') - Description
Fall and winter type. Dark, glossy green, 1 1/4 lb. fruits have small seed cavity, thick golden flesh. Excellent keeper. All-America Winner. Ready to harvest 75 days after seeding. GARDEN HINTS: Fertilize when first fruits form to increase yield. Gather fully matured fruits before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the fruit. Store for winter use at 45-55 deg. F in a dry place.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King') - Blooming
Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King') - Growth
Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King') - Planting
Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King') - Pest
Slugs, aphids, and beetles.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King') - Interesting facts
The foliage is often prickly.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Bush Acorn Table King') - Soil and irrigation
Maintain even soil moisture.
