{"product_id":"squash-seeds-winter-table-queen-acorn-organic","title":"Squash Seeds - Winter - Table Queen Acorn (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e80-90 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and fields. Table Queen is the original vining acorn squash, an American heirloom prized for its dark-green, deeply ribbed fruit and sweet, fine-grained orange flesh. Each plant produces multiple one-pound squash on vigorous, spreading vines. Table Queen is a dependable keeper that cures well and stores for months, making it a favorite for fall baking, roasting, and holiday meals. Approx. 317 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/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\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 3-4 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-96 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-120 inches (vining)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and a pH of 5.8-6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 60-85 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 Watch for squash bugs, squash vine borers, cucumber beetles, and powdery mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Type Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green ribbed rind with orange flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Type Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, fine-grained, 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 Warm weather, tolerates light frost on mature fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Table Queen Acorn Squash in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTable Queen is a warm-season crop that should be direct sown after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least 70 F. For an earlier start, begin seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, planting two to three seeds per hill, then thin to the strongest seedling. Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart in rows 72 to 96 inches apart to give the vigorous vines room to spread. Choose a site with full sun and rich, well-drained soil amended with compost or aged manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit set, and water at the base of the plant to reduce the risk of foliar disease. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds around the spreading vines. Fertilize after the first flowers appear and again once fruit begins to develop. Table Queen produces multiple fruit per vine, and allowing them to mature fully on the plant results in the best flavor and storage quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Table Queen Acorn Squash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest after the fruit has developed a deep, dark-green rind and the spot where it rests on the ground turns from yellow to orange. The rind should be hard enough to resist denting with a fingernail. Use a sharp knife or pruning shears to cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 2 to 3 inches of stem attached to help extend storage life. Cure harvested squash in a warm, dry location for about 10 days before moving to cool, dry storage. Properly cured Table Queen acorn squash can store for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Table Queen Acorn Squash Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTable Queen is one of the oldest and most recognized acorn squash varieties in North America. It has been a garden staple for generations and is the parent stock behind many modern acorn squash selections, including bush and semi-bush types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original full-sized vining Table Queen, not to be confused with the more compact Table Queen Bush. The vines spread vigorously and benefit from ample garden space or a trellis strong enough to support the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark-green, deeply ribbed fruit averages about one pound and has sweet, fine-grained orange flesh that is excellent for baking, roasting, stuffing, and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTable Queen stores well through the winter months when properly cured, making it a practical choice for growers who value both garden productivity and long-term food storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave acorn squash on the vine until the rind is fully hardened and the ground spot turns orange. Harvesting too early gives you watery, bland flesh. And always cut the stem rather than twisting it off, since a broken stem shortens storage life significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTable Queen Acorn Winter Squash Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 g Packet - Approximately 40 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 300 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,200 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 5,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 25,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 124,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"4g Packet","offer_id":45133004013683,"sku":"76577","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":45133004046451,"sku":"76578","price":10.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":45133004079219,"sku":"76579","price":23.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":45133004111987,"sku":"65374","price":66.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Lb","offer_id":45133004144755,"sku":"76580","price":252.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Lb","offer_id":45133004177523,"sku":"76581","price":1006.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1777928285_winter_squash_acorn_comp_1_72c7f7f6-8dd8-4059-a549-39c7d1d3869e.jpg?v=1782329008","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/squash-seeds-winter-table-queen-acorn-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}