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Golden Acorn Squash

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Golden Acorn'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–11
  • 85 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 48" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A beautiful golden-yellow variant of the classic acorn squash that's perfect for individual servings and stunning fall displays. Golden Acorn offers the same sweet, nutty flavor as traditional acorn squash but with a gorgeous bright yellow color that adds visual appeal to any meal. The compact size makes it ideal for stuffing and the productive vines yield numerous fruits perfect for autumn harvests.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after soil temperature reaches 60°F and all danger of frost has passed. Plant in hills.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, mosaic virus.