Fordhook Acorn Squash, 1890 Heirloom, Organic
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The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Early Fordhook) Introduced in 1890 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia. Belonged to the Fordhook Group of squashes which includes Delicata, Perfect Gem, and Table Queen. Vining plants produce 1½ pound acorn squashes that are grainy but not coarse and mildly sweet. Good shelf life. Once thought to be extinct. 85 days.
Characteristics:
- Organic
- Pale fruits weigh up to 2 pounds
- Mildly sweet flavor
- Good shelf life
- Winter squash and summer squash
- 85 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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