{"product_id":"squash-seeds-winter-table-queen-acorn-clearance-seeds","title":"Squash Seeds - Winter - Table Queen Acorn - Clearance Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% Germination - Non-refundable clearance seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. 80-85 Days to maturity. Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash Seeds. Table Queen is a full-size vining heirloom that produces dark olive-green, deeply ribbed, 1- to 1.5-lb acorn-shaped fruits with sweet, golden-yellow flesh — ideal for baking, stuffing, and long winter storage. These clearance Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash seeds are 25% below germination standards. Approx 319 seeds\/oz. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/table-queen-acorn-winter-squash\" title=\"High germ, regular Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash Seeds.\"\u003eClick here to view regularly priced, high germination seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo var. turbinata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Des Moines Squash, Pepper Squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-85 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48-72 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 65-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to squash vine borers, squash bugs, cucumber beetles, powdery mildew, and blossom end rot. Rotate crops annually and avoid overhead watering to reduce disease pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable Queen Acorn Squash Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark olive-green ribbed rind with golden-yellow flesh that deepens to orange in storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable Queen Acorn Squash Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, dry, and nutty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTable Queen Acorn Winter Squash Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGermination Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState (Utah) Requirements: 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Use\/s: Gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Directions: This seed is 25% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant to ensure you get the growth you envision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is \"Below Standard Seed\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimply put, it is seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening with a below-standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside seed that meets state requirements (which often reflect national germination requirements).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe send samples of all our seed to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ag.utah.gov\/farmers\/plants-industry\/\"\u003eUtah Department of Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/analyzeseeds.com\/?v=dfd44cc06c1b\"\u003eAssociation of Official Seed Analysts\u003c\/a\u003e (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as \"Below Standard Seed\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLow germination seeds are \u003cstrong\u003enon-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"High germ, regular Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash Seeds.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/table-queen-acorn-winter-squash\"\u003eClick here to view regularly priced, high germination seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least 65 F. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, planting 3-5 seeds per hill and thinning to the 2-3 strongest plants once seedlings reach 3 inches tall. Space plants 24-36 inches apart in rows 48-72 inches apart to give the vines room to spread. For an earlier start, seeds can be started indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost date — squash roots are sensitive to disturbance, so peat pots allow for transplanting without disruption. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds, and water deeply at the base rather than overhead to reduce the risk of fungal disease. Squash are heavy feeders; work compost into the soil at planting and fertilize regularly throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTable Queen produces long, sprawling vines that can be trained onto a sturdy trellis to save space, which also improves air circulation and keeps fruit off the soil. Pinch off late-season blooms in midsummer to direct the plant's energy into ripening existing fruits before frost. Plant alongside corn and beans in a traditional Three Sisters arrangement, or tuck nasturtiums and marigolds nearby to deter cucumber beetles and aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTable Queen Acorn Winter Squash is ready to harvest 80-85 days from sowing, once the rind has deepened to a rich dark green and resists puncture by a fingernail. Cut the squash from the vine with a sharp knife or pruning shears, leaving 2-3 inches of stem attached — never carry the squash by the stem, as a broken stem shortens storage life. Harvest all fruit before the first hard frost. Field cure in a dry, sunny spot for 10 days, or cure indoors in a warm, well-ventilated space. Store in a cool, dry location at 50-55 F with good air circulation; properly cured Table Queen squash will keep for several months into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTable Queen Acorn Winter Squash was introduced in 1913 by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines, Iowa — earning it one of its common alternate names, Des Moines Squash. It is one of the oldest and most widely grown acorn squash varieties in American gardens and won the prestigious All-America Selections award in 1939.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety was originally developed from squash domesticated by Native Americans and is considered the benchmark heirloom against which other acorn squash varieties are measured. Its full-size vining habit distinguishes it from later bush-type offshoots such as Table King and Table Queen Bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark olive-green fruits average 1 to 1.5 lbs and about 6 inches in diameter, with deeply ribbed shells and dense, sweet, golden-yellow flesh. Though technically a winter squash, Table Queen is closely related to summer squash varieties within the diverse \u003cem\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTable Queen Acorn Winter Squash Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 5,104 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 25,520 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"True Leaf Market","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45146192838771,"sku":"83877","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45146192871539,"sku":"83878","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/squash-winter-table-queen-acorn-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1613581000","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/squash-seeds-winter-table-queen-acorn-clearance-seeds","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}