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- Days to maturity
- 80–100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Table Queen is the traditional acorn squash, still listed by some catalogs as Ebony Acorn. Vigorous vines of 6 to 8 feet set plenty of grooved, smooth-skinned fruit around 6 inches long and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, with a dark greenish-black rind that may turn yellow on some fruit. Inside is medium-thick, pale orange to golden flesh that cooks tender, dry and sweet. The vines bear heavily and suit either the home garden or a market stall. Unlike hubbard types it is not a long keeper: plan to eat the crop within about four months of harvest. Halve, seed and bake for the simplest use.
Table Queen traits
- Open-pollinated acorn type; 6-8 ft vines
- Grooved fruit about 6 in long and 1.5-2.5 lb
- Dark greenish-black rind, some fruit turning yellow
- Pale orange, tender, dry and sweet flesh
- Best used within about 4 months of harvest
Good for
- Baking halved
- Home garden and market
- Stuffing
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Queen this page | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
Table Queen FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Table Queen?
Table Queen is the traditional acorn squash, still listed by some catalogs as Ebony Acorn. Vigorous vines of 6 to 8 feet set plenty of grooved, smooth-skinned fruit around 6 inches long and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, with a dark greenish-black rind that may turn yellow on some fruit.
How many days to maturity is Table Queen?
Table Queen is listed at 80–100 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 Table Queen compare with other winter squash varieties?
Table Queen: 80–100 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Table Queen good for?
Table Queen is grown for baking halved, home garden and market, 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.
- Winter Squash growing guide
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- 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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.