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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Bred by EarthWork Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Goldilocks is a 2021 AAS-winning orange acorn squash (Cucurbita pepo) from EarthWork Seeds. The bright orange fruit is round to oval, about 4 by 4 inches and 1 lb, a good size for one meal, with sweet, nutty flesh that judges preferred for taste and texture. Bushy, compact plants 30 inches tall spread 4 to 5 ft and keep producing, 10 or more fruits each; a large container may work because of the bush habit. About 70 days from transplant or 85 from seed. Tolerates powdery mildew. (An older Musser variety of the same name, small round gold fruit, was registered in 1984.)
Goldilocks traits
- Bright orange acorn fruit about 1 lb, 4 by 4 inches
- Sweet, nutty flesh, meal-sized
- Bushy compact plant, 10+ fruits, continuous yield
- 70 days from transplant, 85 from seed
- Powdery mildew tolerance
- 2021 AAS winner
Good for
- Baking and roasting
- Single-serving squash
- Large containers
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldilocks this page | 70 days | Bush | — |
| Table Ace | 70–85 days | Bush | — |
| Tay Belle | 68–70 days | Bush | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Cream of The Crop | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Early Acorn | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Hi-Beta Gold | 75 days | Bush | — |
Goldilocks FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Goldilocks?
Goldilocks is a 2021 AAS-winning orange acorn squash (Cucurbita pepo) from EarthWork Seeds. The bright orange fruit is round to oval, about 4 by 4 inches and 1 lb, a good size for one meal, with sweet, nutty flesh that judges preferred for taste and texture.
How many days to maturity is Goldilocks?
Goldilocks is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Goldilocks compare with other winter squash varieties?
Goldilocks: 70 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Table Ace (70–85 days), Tay Belle (68–70 days), Burpee Butterbush (75–87 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Goldilocks good for?
Goldilocks is grown for baking and roasting, single-serving squash, large containers.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.