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How to Grow Acorn Squash

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🌿 Plant Overview

Scientific Name Cucurbita pepo
Category vegetable
Days to Maturity 85 days
Starting Method Start Indoors

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

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Germination

7-14 days

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About Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular garden vegetable. It's best started indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplanted outdoors 2 weeks after the last frost.

Expect your Acorn Squash to be ready for harvest in approximately 85 days from planting.

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