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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cream of the Crop, an All-America Selections winner bred by P. Yorty and introduced in 1988, is an acorn squash that breaks with the usual dark green: the rind is creamy white and turns bright yellow in storage. Fruit is 2 to 3 pounds, about 7 by 6 inches, with cream-colored flesh of mild flavor. The plant is a compact bush, and storage life is long for an acorn at four to five months. Similar to Table King. Ready in about 75 days.
Cream of The Crop traits
- AAS-winning bush acorn type from 1988
- Creamy white rind turning bright yellow in storage
- Fruit of 2-3 lb, about 7 x 6 in
- Mild, cream-colored flesh
- Stores 4-5 months
Good for
- Baking
- Compact gardens
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream of The Crop this page | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Early Acorn | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Hi-Beta Gold | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Autumn Delight | 78 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Buttercup | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Cornell Bush Delicata | 80–100 days | Bush | — |
Cream of The Crop FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Cream of The Crop?
Cream of the Crop, an All-America Selections winner bred by P. Yorty and introduced in 1988, is an acorn squash that breaks with the usual dark green: the rind is creamy white and turns bright yellow in storage.
How many days to maturity is Cream of The Crop?
Cream of The Crop is listed at 75 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 Cream of The Crop compare with other winter squash varieties?
Cream of The Crop: 75 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Burpee Butterbush (75–87 days), Early Acorn (75 days), Hi-Beta Gold (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cream of The Crop good for?
Cream of The Crop is grown for baking, compact gardens, storage.
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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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.