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- Days to maturity
- About 100 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- University of New Hampshire
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Honey Bear F1 is a compact acorn squash (Cucurbita pepo) from the University of New Hampshire, a 2009 AAS winner. Fruit is dark green, round to slightly oval with a rounded blossom end and shallow ribbing, about 1 lb, and sweet. Bushy plants 24 to 30 inches tall spread 4 to 5 ft and set 3 to 5 fruits. Direct sow (transplanting not recommended) at 2 ft in rows 6 ft apart; about 100 days from seed. Tolerates powdery mildew.
Honey Bear F1 traits
- Dark green acorn fruit about 1 lb, shallow ribs
- Sweet-flavored flesh
- Bushy compact plant 24 to 30 inches tall
- 3 to 5 fruits per plant
- About 100 days from direct sowing
- Powdery mildew tolerance; 2009 AAS winner
Good for
- Baking and roasting
- Stuffing
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Bear F1 this page | About 100 days | Bush | — |
| Festival | 100 days | Bush | — |
| Tivoli | About 100 days | Bush | — |
| Autumn Cup | 95 days | Bush | — |
| Sweet Lightening | 95 days | Bush | — |
| Tiptop | 92 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
Honey Bear F1 FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Honey Bear F1?
Honey Bear F1 is a compact acorn squash (Cucurbita pepo) from the University of New Hampshire, a 2009 AAS winner. Fruit is dark green, round to slightly oval with a rounded blossom end and shallow ribbing, about 1 lb, and sweet.
How many days to maturity is Honey Bear F1?
Honey Bear F1 is listed at About 100 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 Honey Bear F1 compare with other winter squash varieties?
Honey Bear F1: About 100 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Festival (100 days), Tivoli (About 100 days), Autumn Cup (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Honey Bear F1 good for?
Honey Bear F1 is grown for baking and roasting, stuffing.
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.
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- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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