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Acorn Squash

Table Queen

CucurbitsDirect SowTransplant
☀️
Sun
full sun
💧
Water
Every 5 days
🌱
Germination
8 days
🕐
Days to harvest
85 days
📏
Planting depth
1 inches deep
↔️
Row spacing
48 inches

When to Plant

Direct sow after last frost

Growing Guide

Soil: rich, warm, well-drained

More compact than butternut. Dark green skin turns orange-tinged when fully ripe. Stores 1–2 months. Each plant sets 3–5 fruits.

Care

💧 Water every 5 days

🌿 Fertilize every 21 days

📐 Spacing: 24 inches apart · 48 inches between rows

Harvest & Storage

Ready in 85 days with a harvest window of 30 days.

Companion Planting

Grows well with:
cornbean
Keep away from:
potato
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