Approximate seed count per packet ( 3.5g = 30 seeds )
Table Queen Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Table Queen'): Sweet and Nutty Squash for Your Garden
Cultivate the sweet and nutty flavor of Table Queen Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Table Queen') in your winter garden. Known for its distinctive acorn shape, dark green skin, and rich orange flesh, Table Queen is a popular choice for roasting, baking, and a variety of culinary delights. Explore the characteristics and optimal growing conditions of Table Queen Acorn Squash for a rewarding gardening experience and a harvest of delicious and versatile squash.
Key Features:
- Sweet and Nutty Flavor: Table Queen Acorn Squash is prized for its sweet and nutty flavor. The rich orange flesh adds depth and sweetness to a variety of dishes, making it a versatile ingredient in both savory and sweet recipes.
- Distinctive Acorn Shape: Recognized by its distinct acorn shape, Table Queen Squash features dark green, ribbed skin and a small size, making it a manageable and flavorful addition to your garden.
- Versatile Culinary Uses: Table Queen Acorn Squash is versatile in the kitchen. It can be roasted, baked, steamed, or pureed, and its sweet and nutty flavor complements both main dishes and desserts.
- Compact Growth: Table Queen Squash plants typically exhibit compact growth, making them suitable for gardens with limited space. The plants produce a bountiful harvest of acorn-shaped squash.
- Mature Size: Mature Table Queen Acorn Squash can reach a size of 5 to 7 inches in length, showcasing dark green, ribbed skin and vibrant orange flesh.
Optimal Growing Conditions:
Cultivate sweet and nutty Table Queen Acorn Squash using optimal growing conditions:
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Table Queen Squash prefers soil with good drainage and a slightly acidic to neutral pH for optimal growth and development of flavorful squash.
- Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for Table Queen Squash. Provide a location with direct sunlight exposure to promote healthy vine growth and the development of sweet and nutty squash.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist. Table Queen Squash benefits from regular and even watering to support its rapid growth and the formation of flavorful flesh.
- Spacing: Plant Table Queen Squash with recommended spacing to allow for proper vine development and air circulation. Adequate spacing ensures that each plant has room to produce a bountiful harvest of acorn-shaped squash.
Experience the joy of growing and savoring the sweet and nutty Table Queen Acorn Squash in your garden. Order your seeds today and enjoy the delicious and versatile addition of Table Queen to your culinary repertoire.
Table Queen (Acorn) Squash Planting Information
Days to Germination: | 9 |
Days to Maturity: | 80 |
Planting Depth: | 1 1/2" |
Plant Spacing: | 4-6' |
Row Spacing: | 6-8' |
Seeds per Oz. | Seeds per Lb. |
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265 | 4240 |
Lot # | Tested | Germination Rate |
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P100727-6 | 2024-03-31 | 85% |