Table Queen Squash, 1913 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Des Moines, Danish) Set the standard for Acorn squash; started the rage for small individual fall squashes. Introduced by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines, Iowa in 1913. Petite (1 pound), furrowed, soft-shelled, high-quality fruits with sweet orange flesh. Excellent for baking. 80-90 days. 

Characteristics: 

• Sweet, high-quality orange flesh
• Furrowed, soft-shelled fruits weigh 1 pound
• Excellent for baking
• Winter squash
• Bush variety
• 80-90 days
• 25 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 

Direct Seed: 1" Deep

Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

Light: Full Sun

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