Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Table Queen Bush, also called Table Bush Queen, is the short-vined form of the Table Queen acorn squash. Vines reach only about 3 feet, making it one of the few winter squashes that can be grown in a large container. Fruit is deeply ribbed, about 4 by 5 inches. Allow about 80 days from sowing.
Table Queen Bush traits
- Bush form of Table Queen acorn; vines about 3 ft
- Deeply ribbed fruit about 4 x 5 in
- Suitable for containers
Good for
- Container growing
- Baking halved
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Queen Bush this page | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Buttercup | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Cornell Bush Delicata | 80–100 days | Bush | — |
| Autumn Delight | 78 days | Bush | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Delicata | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Cream of The Crop | 75 days | Bush | — |
Table Queen Bush FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Table Queen Bush?
Table Queen Bush, also called Table Bush Queen, is the short-vined form of the Table Queen acorn squash. Vines reach only about 3 feet, making it one of the few winter squashes that can be grown in a large container.
How many days to maturity is Table Queen Bush?
Table Queen Bush is listed at 80 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 Bush compare with other winter squash varieties?
Table Queen Bush: 80 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Buttercup (80 days), Cornell Bush Delicata (80–100 days), Autumn Delight (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Table Queen Bush good for?
Table Queen Bush is grown for container growing, baking halved.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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