Grow Table King Bush Acorn Squash Seeds, a compact and high-yield squash variety known for its sweet, nutty flavor and dark green ribbed acorn fruits. This bush-habit plant takes up minimal space, making it ideal for smaller gardens, raised beds, and home containers. Each plant produces multiple flavorful squash perfect for baking, roasting, mashing, and savory meals.
These Non-GMO Table King Bush Acorn Squash Seeds thrive in warm weather and are a dependable choice for gardeners seeking robust growth and excellent flavor in a manageable plant size. With firm flesh and excellent storage ability, this squash variety is a favorite among home growers who want delicious, home-grown produce with a compact growing footprint.
Features
- Bush-habit acorn squash perfect for small gardens and containers.
- Produces delicious, sweet, nutty acorn squash.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated, high-yield seeds.
- Excellent for baking, roasting, and savory side dishes.
- Compact plants require less space than trailing squash varieties.
- Stores well for extended use after harvest.
- Reliable warm-season growth with strong productivity.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Table King Bush Acorn Squash
- Plant Type: Warm-season squash (bush growth)
- Growth Habit: Compact bush plant
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 as summer crop
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
- Germination Temperature: 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C)
- Fruit Size: Medium ribbed acorn squash
- Plant Spacing: 36–48 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Warm, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent soil moisture at root level
- Support Needed: None (bush type)
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, nutty, firm flesh
- Growth Advantage: Strong production with compact footprint
Planting Guide
- Direct sow outdoors after frost when soil is warm.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained soil.
- Space plants 36–48 inches apart to allow compact bush growth.
- Provide full sun for best production and flavor.
- Keep soil evenly moist; water only at soil base.
- Harvest when rinds turn dark green and firm.
- Cut squash leaving a small stem for longer storage.
- Cure in a warm dry area for several days to enhance flavor.
- Store in a cool dry space for extended shelf life.