Squash Table King

Description

Squash Table King

Squash Table King is an outstanding winter acorn squash and one of the earliest of the acorn varieties. Vigorous, semi-bush vines produce handsome, dark green acorn squash fruits in abundance . High quality, fibreless orange flesh is thick and flavourful. Mature acorn squash fruits are 5 inches by 6 inches, just the right size for 2 servings with excellent storage characteristics. Very easy to grow, and suitable for smaller spaces.

Cultivation Advice Squash Table King

A sunny spot protected from strong winds is essential.

The soil must be well drained and rich in humus, the more the better.

Many winter Squash / Pumpkins like to sprawl out and need plenty of space.

Vining Squash / Pumpkins require a larger area to run,

whilst semi-vining and bush varieties of winter squash / courgette can be well contained.

For an early start (Mid / Late Apr)

place a single seed edgeways 1/2inch deep in seed compost in a 3inch pot.

The critical part is temperature, these need at least 65F continuous soil temperature

(preferably more to maximise germination rates) until germinated,

so a propagator, well heated greenhouse or airing cupboard is ideal

Keep the soil moist water copiously around the plants, not over them.

Keep weed free to allow air circulation.

Once the fruits start to swell feed every 14 days with a tomato type fertilizer,

these are greedy plants. Limit larger fruiting varieties to 2-3 fruits