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Golden Acorn Squash
SquashCucurbita pepo 'Golden Acorn'
- Full sun
- Zones 3–11
- 85 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 48" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
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.