Table King Acorn Squash

Be sure to check out our Winter Squash Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow winter squash at home. Table King Bush Acorn Squash is an heirloom, open-pollinated winter squash variety with a compact plant that produces heavy yields of delicious winter squash. As the name suggests, Table King has a bush growth-habit which is great for compact gardens and small spaces. An AAS winner in 1974, this variety can yield 5-8 fruits per plant. Table King Bush Acorn Squash produces glossy, ribbed fruits that average 2 lbs with a 5" diameter. Harvest fruits when the stem hardens and place them in a cool, dry area where they'll store for 1-2 months. The orange flesh on this winter squash variety is great for roasting or stuffing. Simply cut the squash in half, add a little oil and seasoning, then roast in the oven until tender. Table King Acorn Squash may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting Seeds every