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Early Acorn

Winter Squash · Acorn

Hybrid

Cucurbita pepo

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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita

Characteristics

Color
Green
Flavor
NuttySweet
Growth Habit
Bush
Interior Color
Orange
Maturity
Early
Size
Small
Texture
Creamy / Smooth

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
5–14 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
75 days
Plant Height
12 in
Mature Spread
5 ft
Fruit Size
5 in

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
Planting Depth
3/4–1 in
Seed Spacing
6–36 in
Row Spacing
60–96 in
Thin To
36–48 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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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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