Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash Seeds (Organic)

Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an heirloom that bears ribbed 6 by 4 inch fruit weighing 1 to 2 pounds with a hard green rind and sweet, light-yellow to deep-orange flesh. A tender annual that grows as a vigorous, prolific bush about 3 feet across and 10 to 12 inches high, it even withstands poor soil conditions.

At a glance

• Variety: Table Queen Acorn, heirloom, organic, non-GMO
• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
• Days to maturity: 58 to 90 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing after thinning: 12 to 18 inches
• Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
• Seeds per pack: About 25 (1,385 per 1/4 lb bulk)
• Fruit size: 6 by 4 inches, 1 to 2 pounds

Best for

• Roasting, mashing, and pureeing for soups
• Small gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Long winter storage
• Gardeners wanting a compact bush squash

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly once soil reaches at least 70 degrees, with germination in 6 to 10 days. Plant in full sun in deep, rich soil with plenty of organic matter and water heavily and evenly. Squash are frost sensitive, so use mulch to warm soil and row covers to protect from frost. Harvest when stems shrivel or the skin resists a thumbnail, leaving 2 to 3 inches of stem, then cure in the sun for 10 days and store cool and dry.

Flavor profile

Sweet and nutty with smooth, tender flesh that pairs well with butter and warm spices.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic, also known as Peaceful Valley, has supplied seeds, tools, and growing supplies to organic gardeners and farmers since 1976.