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Table King Bush Acorn Squash Seeds

Scientific name Cucurbita pepo

About this variety

Table King bears dark green acorn squash on compact, bushy plants, making a winter squash harvest possible without the long runners of many other varieties. The ridged fruits contain orange flesh that becomes tender when baked or roasted. Halves make convenient individual servings, with space in the center for a savory filling. Let the fruits ripen fully on...

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Alliance of Native Seedkeepers  |  SKU: SQ37
$200 USD

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25 minimum seeds per packet
Germination time

4-14 days at 70-85 F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    4-14 daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 70-85 F
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Support and spacing
    No support needed · space 36 in · rows 48 in
  • Growth habit
    Bush · Annual
  • Planting season
    Late Spring · blooms Summer · Tender
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1-year seed warrantyCoverage begins on the date of purchase.

When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

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Every seed variety we sell is non-GMO.

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What to expect from Table King Bush Acorn Squash Seeds

Table King bears dark green acorn squash on compact, bushy plants, making a winter squash harvest possible without the long runners of many other varieties.

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Table King bears dark green acorn squash on compact, bushy plants, making a winter squash harvest possible without the long runners of many other varieties. The ridged fruits contain orange flesh that becomes tender when baked or roasted. Halves make convenient individual servings, with space in the center for a savory filling. Let the fruits ripen fully on the plant; their hard rind and rich flesh develop later than the tender stage of summer squash.

Compact plants with dark green fruits for baking and stuffing.

Growing facts

  • Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
  • Maturity or display: About 75 days
  • Mature size: Compact bush habit; allow about 3 ft. per plant
  • Spacing: 36 in between plants; rows 48 in

About the variety

Table King is an open-pollinated bush acorn squash. Its compact habit provides mature winter squash without the long runners of many vining varieties. The fruits are harvested with fully hardened rinds.

Starting seed

Direct sow 1 in. deep after frost when soil reaches 65 F. Keep moist; sprouts in 4-14 days. Thin to 36 in. apart, rows 48 in. apart. Use full sun and rich, drained soil.

Care through the season

Water deeply as needed and mulch after the soil warms. Keep the leaves and developing fruits off persistently wet soil. Remove insect covers at flowering so bees can pollinate female flowers. Avoid crowding even when a variety has a bush habit. Acorn squash are relatively short keepers; do not assume that prolonged hot curing improves them.

Harvest and use

Harvest in about 75 days when rinds harden, before frost. Cut with stems attached; store cool and dry. For seed, isolate other C. pepo and fully ripen fruits.

Saving seed

Squash can cross with other varieties of the same species. For dependable seed purity, isolate flowering varieties or hand-pollinate and protect marked flowers. Let selected fruits ripen fully, then clean and thoroughly dry the mature seeds. Seed saved from tender zucchini is immature.

Common problems

Check for cucumber beetles, aphids and mildew. Good airflow, crop rotation and watering at the roots reduce some problems. Poor pollination and uneven moisture can distort fruit. Inspect squash plants for squash bugs and vine-borer injury.

Frequently asked questions

When are the fruits ready?

Harvest in about 75 days when rinds harden, before frost. Cut with stems attached; store cool and dry. For seed, isolate other C. pepo and fully ripen fruits.

Does this variety need support?

Water deeply as needed and mulch after the soil warms. Keep the leaves and developing fruits off persistently wet soil. Remove insect covers at flowering so bees can pollinate female flowers. Avoid crowding even when a variety has a bush habit. Acorn squash are relatively short keepers; do not assume that prolonged hot curing improves them.

Can I save seeds?

Squash can cross with other varieties of the same species. For dependable seed purity, isolate flowering varieties or hand-pollinate and protect marked flowers. Let selected fruits ripen fully, then clean and thoroughly dry the mature seeds. Seed saved from tender zucchini is immature.

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1Essential fitTiming, light, and space
2Temperature and exposureOptional microclimate detail
3Soil, drainage, and waterRoot-zone readiness
4Questions for this vining crop seedCrop-specific decisions
5Seed-starting fit and patienceMatch the propagation work
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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
Water needsHigh
LightFull sun

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Starting and plantingSeed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early establishment
Direct sow 1 in. deep after frost when soil reaches 65 F. Keep moist; sprouts in 4-14 days. Thin to 36 in. apart, rows 48 in. apart. Use full sun and rich, drained soil.

Water deeply as needed and mulch after the soil warms. Keep the leaves and developing fruits off persistently wet soil. Remove insect covers at flowering so bees can pollinate female flowers. Avoid crowding even when a variety has a bush habit. Acorn squash are relatively short keepers; do not assume that prolonged hot curing improves them.
Season-long growing guideWater, fertility, support, weather response, pollination, containers, and care through maturity
Direct sow 1 in. deep after frost when soil reaches 65 F. Keep moist; sprouts in 4-14 days. Thin to 36 in. apart, rows 48 in. apart. Use full sun and rich, drained soil.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling and storage, kitchen uses, and garden roles

Harvest and storage

Harvest in about 75 days when rinds harden, before frost. Cut with stems attached; store cool and dry. For seed, isolate other C. pepo and fully ripen fruits.

Squash can cross with other varieties of the same species. For dependable seed purity, isolate flowering varieties or hand-pollinate and protect marked flowers. Let selected fruits ripen fully, then clean and thoroughly dry the mature seeds. Seed saved from tender zucchini is immature.

Uses and garden roles

Table King bears dark green acorn squash on compact, bushy plants, making a winter squash harvest possible without the long runners of many other varieties. The ridged fruits contain orange flesh that becomes tender when baked or roasted. Halves make convenient individual servings, with space in the center for a savory filling. Let the fruits ripen fully on the plant; their hard rind and rich flesh develop later than the tender stage of summer squash.

Harvest in about 75 days when rinds harden, before frost. Cut with stems attached; store cool and dry. For seed, isolate other C. pepo and fully ripen fruits.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Squash can cross with other varieties of the same species. For dependable seed purity, isolate flowering varieties or hand-pollinate and protect marked flowers. Let selected fruits ripen fully, then clean and thoroughly dry the mature seeds. Seed saved from tender zucchini is immature.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Check for cucumber beetles, aphids and mildew. Good airflow, crop rotation and watering at the roots reduce some problems. Poor pollination and uneven moisture can distort fruit. Inspect squash plants for squash bugs and vine-borer injury.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
When are the fruits ready?
Harvest in about 75 days when rinds harden, before frost. Cut with stems attached; store cool and dry. For seed, isolate other C. pepo and fully ripen fruits.

Does this variety need support?
Water deeply as needed and mulch after the soil warms. Keep the leaves and developing fruits off persistently wet soil. Remove insect covers at flowering so bees can pollinate female flowers. Avoid crowding even when a variety has a bush habit. Acorn squash are relatively short keepers; do not assume that prolonged hot curing improves them.

Can I save seeds?
Squash can cross with other varieties of the same species. For dependable seed purity, isolate flowering varieties or hand-pollinate and protect marked flowers. Let selected fruits ripen fully, then clean and thoroughly dry the mature seeds. Seed saved from tender zucchini is immature.
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo

Table King is an open-pollinated bush acorn squash. Its compact habit provides mature winter squash without the long runners of many vining varieties. The fruits are harvested with fully hardened rinds.

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