Winter Squash, Acorn Squash 'Table King'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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:

Ada, Michigan

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
1
negative
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Rochester, WA (Zone 7b) | April 2010 | positive

Very good Keeper up to 4 months with a mellow, cream flavor. This is my wifes favorite ,so I grow 4 to 5 bushes per season . Dose well in the NW

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2007 | neutral

A small ( 5x 6 inch) bush type acorn.

D
Ada, MI | August 2004 | negative

The bush type of this acorn squash has prooven to be to be a favoret of insect pest. My plants this year (the ones that didn't die from ...Read More

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