AAS Winner 1974. A small ‘Acorn’ Squash, rich green skins contain a sweet, almost nutty flavoured interior peachy flesh. Skin develops orange blushes at it matures. Expect numerous 2lb fruits on a semi-bush habit. Fruits are excellent for roasting or baking. Stores for up to 3 months.
CULTURE – Sow seeds 2.5cm deep on their edge in May undercover in individual pots. Once plants CULTURE – Sow seeds 2.5cm deep on their edge in May undercover in individual pots. Once plants establish plant out at 60cm (2ft) intervals, some can climb / trail for 1.8m (6ft). Can be harvested from 15 weeks. Prefers hot, rich, moisture retentive soil. Very frost sensitive & will respond well to additional feeding with natural fertilisers throughout the season.
Squash 'Table King'
Cucurbita pepo