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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Early Acorn is a Burpee F1 from 1982 that produces large acorn squash on short semi-bush plants earlier than most. The prolific vines carry many smooth, dark green fruit 5 to 7 inches long and up to 4 pounds. Similar to Table Ace and widely adapted. About 75 days.
Early Acorn traits
- F1 acorn hybrid from Burpee, 1982
- Short, prolific semi-bush plants
- Smooth dark green fruit 5-7 in, up to 4 lb
- Early; about 75 days
Good for
- Baking
- Short-season gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Acorn this page | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Cream of The Crop | 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 | — |
Early Acorn FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Early Acorn?
Early Acorn is a Burpee F1 from 1982 that produces large acorn squash on short semi-bush plants earlier than most. The prolific vines carry many smooth, dark green fruit 5 to 7 inches long and up to 4 pounds.
How many days to maturity is Early Acorn?
Early Acorn 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 Early Acorn compare with other winter squash varieties?
Early Acorn: 75 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Burpee Butterbush (75–87 days), Cream of The Crop (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 Early Acorn good for?
Early Acorn is grown for baking, short-season 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
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- 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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