Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 83 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Scarchuks Supreme is an acorn squash whose cream-colored fruit is striped with green, and its notable trait is resistance to squash vine borers, a serious pest of acorn types. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 83 days.
Scarchuks Supreme traits
- Acorn type with cream fruit striped green
- Resistant to vine borers
- About 83 days
Good for
- Baking
- Borer-prone gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarchuks Supreme this page | 83 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Delica | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Burgess Buttercup | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Hijinks F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Potimarron | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Sunday Sweet | 85–90 days | Vining | — |
| Sweet Jade F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
Scarchuks Supreme FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Scarchuks Supreme?
Scarchuks Supreme is an acorn squash whose cream-colored fruit is striped with green, and its notable trait is resistance to squash vine borers, a serious pest of acorn types. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 83 days.
How many days to maturity is Scarchuks Supreme?
Scarchuks Supreme is listed at 83 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 Scarchuks Supreme compare with other winter squash varieties?
Scarchuks Supreme: 83 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Delica (85 days), Burgess Buttercup (85–95 days), Hijinks F1 (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Scarchuks Supreme good for?
Scarchuks Supreme is grown for baking, borer-prone 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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