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- Days to maturity
- 56–85 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Fordhook Acorn is a heirloom acorn squash with an unusual two-stage use. The tan, creamy-white, oblong fruit of about 2 pounds can be picked young at around 56 days and cooked fresh like a summer squash, or left on the vine until about 85 days for baking as a winter squash. That flexibility makes it handy in a small garden where one planting has to do two jobs.
Fordhook Acorn traits
- Heirloom acorn type with oblong, tan fruit of about 2 lb
- Usable fresh at about 56 days
- Mature for baking after about 85 days
Good for
- Fresh cooking when young
- Baking at maturity
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordhook Acorn this page | 56–85 days | Vining | — |
| Tronco Redonda Verde | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Rondini | 65 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| La Estrella | About 70 days | Vining | — |
| Mesa Queen | 71 days | Vining | — |
| Hasta La Pasta | 73 days | Vining | — |
Fordhook Acorn FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Fordhook Acorn?
Fordhook Acorn is a heirloom acorn squash with an unusual two-stage use. The tan, creamy-white, oblong fruit of about 2 pounds can be picked young at around 56 days and cooked fresh like a summer squash, or left on the vine until about 85 days for baking as a winter squash.
How many days to maturity is Fordhook Acorn?
Fordhook Acorn is listed at 56–85 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 Fordhook Acorn compare with other winter squash varieties?
Fordhook Acorn: 56–85 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Tronco Redonda Verde (60 days), Rondini (65 days), Arikara (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Fordhook Acorn good for?
Fordhook Acorn is grown for fresh cooking when young, baking at maturity.
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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- 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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