Description
Table Queen Squash Seeds (Winter Type) 2290.
Classic 1913 Heirloom Acorn Squash with Dark Green Rinds and Exceedingly Sweet Pale Yellow Flesh.
Table Queen Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an iconic, open-pollinated heirloom acorn squash introduced in 1913, renowned for its early maturity, high productivity, and outstanding storage life. Producing dark green, deeply ribbed, acorn-shaped fruits roughly 15 cm in diameter, this variety conceals tender, pale yellow flesh with an exceptionally sweet flavour that rivals sweet potatoes. Highly versatile in the kitchen, Table Queen is ideal for baking cut-halves with butter and brown sugar, roasting, or stuffing with savory grains and meats.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2290
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo ‘Table Queen’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Winter Squash (Acorn Type)
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Fruit Size: Approx. 15 cm diameter
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in very warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20 seeds per packet (10–12 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Squash are heat-loving crops that demand warm soil for reliable germination and careful transplanting to protect sensitive roots.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from late May to mid-June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Very warm soil temperatures accelerate germination and prevent seed rot. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: Start seeds indoors 3 weeks before transplanting, using bottom heat to ensure warm soil temperatures. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots to prevent root disturbance. Only transplant outdoors when garden soil temperatures remain consistently above 15°C.
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Soil Preparation & Care: Work generous amounts of rich compost or well-rotted manure into garden beds prior to planting. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest mature squash before the first hard autumn frost when the skin turns hard and dark green. Cut from the vine leaving a short stem section attached. Cured fruits store exceptionally well in a cool, dry location for winter eating.
Why Table Queen Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an early-maturing, time-tested heirloom acorn squash with rich sweet-potato flavour and legendary winter storage ability, Table Queen is a essential selection. Its reliable productivity and classic culinary performance make it a favorite for Canadian home gardens.
