Early Acorn Hybrid
Winter Squash · Acorn
Hybrid
Cucurbita pepo
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita
About
Semi-bush type. Dark green, acorn type fruits have thick flesh with delicious flavor.
Characteristics
Color
Green
Growth Habit
Bush
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
10–14 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
75 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1 in
Seed Spacing
36 in
Row Spacing
36 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in rich, fertile soil after danger of frost. Sow 1-2 seeds about 36" apart and cover with 1" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-14 days.
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