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Acorn Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Also known as: pepper squash

Small ribbed winter squash with mild sweet flavor. Compact enough for smaller gardens. Does not store as long as butternut.

Acorn Squash

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing36–48″
Row Spacing60–84″
Planting Depth1–1.5″
Height12–24″
Spread48–96″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

2–3 weeks before last frost

Direct Sow (Spring)

1–9 weeks after last frost

Transplant Outdoors

1–9 weeks after last frost

Germination

5–10 days

Days to Harvest

80–100 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 3–11

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Harvest when skin is dark green and hard. Use within 2 months for best quality.

Companion Plants

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