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Table King Bush Acorn Squash

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Table King Bush'

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

    A space-saving bush variety that delivers all the classic acorn squash flavor without the sprawling vines. This compact plant produces perfectly proportioned, single-serving acorn squashes with deep ridges and sweet, orange flesh that becomes incredibly tender when roasted. Its bush habit makes it perfect for smaller gardens while still providing excellent yields.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost when soil is 65°F or warmer. Can start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. 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, downy mildew.