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Table King Acorn Winter Squash Seeds

Table King Acorn Winter Squash Seeds

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~2.0 g (~21 seeds)
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Nothing beats the rich, sweet flavor of baked winter squash on a chilly, autumn day. 'Table King' is great for short seasons or late spring planting; it is early maturing for a winter squash. Compact, 4' vines are great for small gardens or even large containers, and they are so easy to grow from seed! A 1974 All-America Selections winner.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 80 Days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Acorn Squash, Winter Squash (Learn more)

Native: United States and Northern Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 4' vine

Variety Info: 2 pound, glossy, dark green/gray fruits with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 Days

Seed Depth: ½" – 1"

Seed Spacing: 2 – 3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 3' – 4'

Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 – 2 plants per mound

Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash. Look for pollen-producing flowers that have long stems and harvest just before use (fruit-producing flowers have a very small, developing squash at the base of the flower and shorter stems).

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  • Karla L.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 15, 2023
    5 Stars

    Healthy 100% germination rate. I can’t wait to see them

  • Maureen B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 25, 2025
    5 Stars

    I placed my order and it shipped right away. I'm so excited to get planting this Spring and I love that it's all organic seed.

  • Judith
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 11, 2024
    5 Stars

    Everything arrived on time, can’t wait to plant them!

  • Nathaniel
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 21, 2024
    5 Stars

    Good viable seed 💪👍🏾

  • Annabelle B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 11, 2024
    5 Stars

    Love these seeds!! Germination was almost 100%, seedlings grew beautifully in a 4in pot until ready to be transplanted. Each vine, now about 3’ long has two squash so far!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate