Description

Table Queen Bush Acorn Squash is a classic heirloom winter squash known for its dark green, deeply ribbed acorn-shaped fruits and rich, sweet orange flesh. It is widely regarded for its excellent flavor, dense texture, and dependable yields, making it a favorite for both home gardens and market production.

This variety produces compact, bush-type plants that take up less space than traditional vining squash while still delivering strong productivity. It is well-suited for smaller plantings and performs reliably under warm growing conditions. Table Queen is especially valued for baking, roasting, and stuffing due to its rich, slightly nutty flavor.

• Type: Acorn winter squash (Cucurbita pepo)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 3–4 feet between plants
• Plant habit: Bush
• Fruit size: 1.5–3 lbs
• Days to maturity: 80–100 days

Table Queen Bush Squash grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture throughout the season. Seeds should be sown directly into warm soil after frost danger has passed, and plants should be thinned to the strongest seedlings per hill or spacing. Harvest when fruits are fully colored and rinds are hard, then cure in a warm, dry area to enhance sweetness and improve storage life.

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