Winter Squash, Acorn Squash 'Honey Bear'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ida Grove, Iowa

Williamsburg, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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P
SE NY, NY (Zone 6b) | October 2015 | negative

Inferior to Table Queen in both taste and yield. Does not have that lovely nutty taste. It got PM like the worst of them, did not seem to...Read More

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Williamsburg, OH | May 2010 | positive

I agree that it is really early, probably should plant in june or july, Im trying that this year. This is the best acorn squash I have ev...Read More

L
Ida Grove, IA (Zone 5a) | July 2009 | positive

Great little acorn squash, very small (about 1lb) but very early -- I planted the seed in full sun in early May and now in late July I'm ...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2008 | neutral

A 100 day semi bush (5ft vine) hybrid producing 1 lb fruits. PM tolerant.

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