Cucurbita, Acorn Squash, Winter Squash 'Table Queen'

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
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
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
Regional

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

Menifee, California

Brooksville, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

Nashville, Tennessee

Black Earth, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Black Earth, WI | September 2013 | positive

Fantastic yield! About 30 fruits from a single plant. Crawled all over my cabbages and strangled them, but that was my fault.
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

The Arikara tribe grew a similar heart-shaped squash, and this variety is believed to have been developed from the Arikara strain. Typic...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is a vining acorn, medium dark green. It is sort of the grandaddy of the acorn squash family. It is typically acorn. I prefer the bu...Read More

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