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Fordhook Acorn Squash

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Fordhook'

Overview
A superior acorn squash variety developed by Burpee in the 1890s, prized for its consistent acorn shape and exceptional sweet, nutty flavor. Fordhook produces thick-walled fruits with bright orange flesh that becomes incredibly tender and flavorful when roasted. This heirloom variety offers better eating quality than many modern acorn squashes and stores exceptionally well through winter.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F, planting seeds 1 inch deep. Can start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost for earlier harvest.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.