Description
Table King Bush Acorn Squash (Winter Type) 2283. Open Pollinated.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet (10-12 seeds per gram)
Nothing beats the rich, sweet flavour of baked winter squash, and Table King will delight with its ability to produce big squash in short growing seasons. This variety is exceptionally early maturing for a winter squash, producing delicious, deep-ridged, acorn-shaped fruits that average 1 kg in size. Best of all, it grows on compact, 1.5 metre vines, making it an outstanding choice for small gardens or large planters where space is limited.
Quick Seed Details
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Type: Bush Acorn Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
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Fruit: Acorn-shaped, 1 kg size, rich sweet flavour
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Features: Early maturing (90 days); compact bush habit (1.5 m vines); excellent for short seasons and small spaces; superb sweet flavour.
Nutritional Information
Acorn squash is a highly nutritious winter staple. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, along with significant levels of dietary fibre and Potassium. Its sweet flavour makes it easy to incorporate these health benefits into warming winter meals.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
As a bush variety, this squash requires less space than traditional vining winter squash but still needs rich, warm soil.
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Sow Outdoors: Direct sow seeds into rich, well-drained soil after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is thoroughly warm (late May to early June). Plant seeds in hills or rows.
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Sow Indoors (Optional): Start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting using biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance.
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Germination: Seed typically germinates in 7 to 10 days.
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Planting Depth: 2.5 cm
- Seed Spacing: 25 cm
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Thin to: 50 cm
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Row Width: 100 cm
Provide a site with Full Sun and consistently moist soil. Harvest Time is approximately 90 days after planting, when the vines begin to die back and the rind is hard and resistant to scratching. Cure in the sun for 10 days before storing in a cool, dark place.
Why Table King Bush Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you have limited space but crave the rich, sweet taste of homegrown acorn squash, Table King is the perfect solution. Its early maturity guarantees a harvest even in shorter seasons, and its compact bush habit means you can grow it successfully in small plots or large containers. It delivers premium flavour and maximum efficiency.
SCOUT IPPM
OSC Seeds recommends using SCOUT IPPM to evaluate pests and pollinator populations in your cucurbit crops. Developed in partnership with the University of Guelph and Pollinator Partnership Canada, the SCOUT IPPM app uses scientific data and government guidelines to set action recommendations for growers. Free download is available on App Store and Google Play.
