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Cucurbita maxima 'Acorn'
Squash, Acorn
This dark green squash is acorn-shaped, hence its name. The golden-orange flesh offers a mildly sweet flavor and a somewhat dry texture. Usually about five to eight inches long and four to five inches across,
- Acorn squash with sweet nutty flesh
- Ribbed fruits store well after harvest
- Harvest when rind hardens
- Excellent roasted or stuffed
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita maxima 'Acorn'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.