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- Days to maturity
- 92 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tiptop (also written Tip Top) is an F1 acorn squash bred by Johnny's Selected Seeds with resistance to powdery mildew. The semi-bush vines are productive, bearing five to seven dark green fruit of about 2.5 pounds each. Sow after frost in full sun; maturity is roughly 92 days.
Tiptop traits
- F1 acorn hybrid from Johnny's Selected Seeds
- Semi-bush vines bearing 5-7 fruit
- Dark green fruit of about 2.5 lb
- Resistant to powdery mildew
- About 92 days
Good for
- Baking halved
- Compact gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptop this page | 92 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Butterfly | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Discus | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Harlequin | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Heart of Gold | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Orange Smoothie F1 | About 90 days | Bush | — |
Tiptop FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Tiptop?
Tiptop (also written Tip Top) is an F1 acorn squash bred by Johnny's Selected Seeds with resistance to powdery mildew. The semi-bush vines are productive, bearing five to seven dark green fruit of about 2.5 pounds each.
How many days to maturity is Tiptop?
Tiptop is listed at 92 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 Tiptop compare with other winter squash varieties?
Tiptop: 92 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Acorn (90 days), Butterfly (90 days), Discus (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tiptop good for?
Tiptop is grown for baking halved, compact gardens.
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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