Table King Bush Winter Squash Seeds

Table King Bush Winter Squash Seeds grow a bush acorn squash with glossy, ribbed, acorn-shaped fruit averaging 2 pounds and about 5 inches in diameter. The orange flesh is excellent for roasting or stuffing, and the squash stores 1 to 2 months in a cool, dry place. The compact bush growth habit suits smaller gardens.

At a glance

• Variety: Table King bush acorn squash
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO winter squash
• Fruit: Glossy, ribbed, acorn-shaped, about 2 pounds, 5 inches
• Habit: Compact bush
• Storage: 1 to 2 months in a cool, dry place
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Spacing: 3 to 4 feet apart

Best for

• Roasting and stuffing
• Single-serving baked squash
• Fall and winter storage
• Smaller, bush-habit gardens
• Butter-and-brown-sugar roasting

How to grow

Sow 1 inch deep in spring or summer in full sun, spacing plants 3 to 4 feet apart in single rows or a double-wide row block. Keep the bed weed-free with adequate moisture. Harvest when the stem hardens, then store in a cool, dry area for 1 to 2 months.

Flavor profile

Sweet and nutty orange flesh, ideal roasted with a little butter and brown sugar until tender.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.