Dark Green Fruits
Produces attractive, deeply ribbed, dark green acorn-shaped squash with firm outer skin.
Table King Acorn Squash Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Table King Acorn Squash Seeds
Table King Acorn Squash is an early-maturing winter squash variety known for its compact bush growth and high yields. It produces dark green, deeply ribbed, acorn-shaped fruits with thick, sweet, yellow-orange flesh. The fruits are excellent for baking, roasting, stuffing, and storage. Its space-saving growth habit makes it suitable for home vegetable gardens.
Table King Acorn
Winter Squash
Compact Bush Variety
Sweet Orange Flesh
Key Features
Sweet Orange Flesh
Features thick, flavorful yellow-orange flesh suitable for a variety of cooked dishes.
Compact Bush Growth
Develops a space-saving bush habit that is suitable for smaller vegetable gardens.
Good Storage Quality
Produces winter squash with firm skin and good keeping quality when properly cured and stored.
Product Highlights
1974 All-America Selections Winner
Early-maturing winter squash
Dark green ribbed fruits
Sweet yellow-orange flesh
Compact bush growth habit
Approximately 1–2 pound fruits
Suitable for small gardens
Excellent for baking and roasting
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cucurbita pepo |
| Common Name | Table King Acorn Squash; Table King Bush Acorn |
| Plant Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Compact bush |
| Fruit Shape | Acorn-shaped with deep longitudinal ribs |
| Fruit Color | Dark green |
| Flesh Color | Yellow-orange |
| Average Fruit Weight | Approximately 1–2 pounds |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a warm-season annual; suitable growing regions vary by climate |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after the last frost |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F soil temperature for sowing |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 75–85 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering, especially during flowering and fruit development |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 2–3 feet tall; compact spreading habit |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches apart |
| Harvesting | Harvest when fruits develop a hard rind and mature color |
| Awards | 1974 All-America Selections Winner |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Mix in organic matter to support healthy plant growth.
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Mix in organic matter to support healthy plant growth.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Direct sow seeds about 1 inch deep after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant 2–3 seeds per hill.
Direct sow seeds about 1 inch deep after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant 2–3 seeds per hill.
Step 3: Provide Adequate Spacing
Space planting hills approximately 3 feet apart. Thin seedlings to the strongest plants after they develop true leaves.
Space planting hills approximately 3 feet apart. Thin seedlings to the strongest plants after they develop true leaves.
Step 4: Water and Maintain Growth
Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Avoid excessive watering and keep the growing area weed-free.
Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Avoid excessive watering and keep the growing area weed-free.
Step 5: Harvest Mature Squash
Harvest when the fruits have developed a hard rind that cannot be easily pierced with a fingernail. Cut the squash from the plant, leaving a portion of stem attached.
Harvest when the fruits have developed a hard rind that cannot be easily pierced with a fingernail. Cut the squash from the plant, leaving a portion of stem attached.
Grow Delicious Table King Acorn Squash
Table King Acorn Squash is a productive winter squash variety featuring compact bush growth, dark green fruits, and sweet yellow-orange flesh. Its manageable growth habit and excellent cooking quality make it a useful addition to home vegetable gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find useful information about Table King Acorn Squash Seeds, fruit characteristics, harvesting, and storage.
How is Table King Acorn Squash different from Table Queen Squash?
Table King is a compact bush-type acorn squash with dark green fruits and thick, sweet orange flesh. Table Queen is a traditional acorn squash variety with a more vigorous vining growth habit. Both are popular winter squash varieties used for cooking.
How many Table King Acorn Squash can one plant produce?
A healthy Table King plant can produce multiple fruits, with yields depending on growing conditions, pollination, soil fertility, and watering. Individual fruits commonly weigh approximately 1–2 pounds.
How do you know when Table King Acorn Squash is ready to harvest?
Table King Acorn Squash is ready when its dark green rind becomes hard and resists fingernail pressure. Harvest before frost by cutting the fruit from the vine and leaving a short stem attached.