Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Cucurbita pepo) 90 days. Table Gold Acorn is bright gold and very easy to see for harvesting. Can be picked earlier at a lighter yellow color for summer squash. Table Gold Acorn has pale yellow flesh.
Planting Instructions for Table Gold Acorn Winter Squash Seeds
Table Gold Acorn Winter Squash is a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Winter Squash indoors 3-4 weeks. before last frost date or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant Winter Squash in full sun. To direct seed, plant 6-8 seeds 1″ deep in 1′ diameter hills, thinning to 3 or 4 plants at the set of true leaves. Or plant Winter Squash Seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2′ apart. Keep rows and hills 6′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days at 65-85°F. Keep soil just-damp during germination, or seeds may rot. Harvest when Winter Squash rind has hardened and finger nail requires pressure to pierce rind. Leave 2-3″ stem on when cutting from plant for longer storage.
FAQ:
How long does it take Table Gold Acorn Winter Squash to mature?
Table Gold Acorn Winter Squash matures in approximately 90 days.
What are the characteristics of Table Gold Acorn Squash?
This squash has a bright gold exterior, making it easy to spot for harvesting. It has pale yellow flesh and can be picked earlier when it is a lighter yellow to use as a summer squash.
How should Table Gold Acorn Squash seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. For direct sowing, plant 6-8 seeds 1 inch deep in 1-foot-diameter hills, thinning to 3-4 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, plant seeds in rows spaced 2 feet apart, with rows or hills spaced 6 feet apart.
When is the best time to harvest Table Gold Acorn Squash?
Harvest when the rind has hardened, and a fingernail requires pressure to pierce it. Leave a 2-3 inch stem on the squash when cutting it from the plant for optimal storage.
Can Table Gold Acorn Squash be used as a summer squash?
Yes, this variety can be picked earlier when its color is lighter yellow to use as a summer squash.
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