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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Heart of Gold (Rogers NVH 3954, 1992) is an acorn squash with heart-shaped fruit of 2.5 to 3 pounds whose cream to white skin is mottled and striped in dark green, much like Sweet Dumpling. The flesh is fine-grained and orange. The vigorous semi-bush plant has high yield potential and matures early at about 90 to 100 days.
Heart of Gold traits
- Acorn type from Rogers Brothers, 1992
- Heart-shaped fruit of 2.5-3 lb
- Dark green mottled stripes on cream skin
- Fine-grained orange flesh
- Vigorous semi-bush with high yields; 90-100 days
Good for
- Baking and stuffing
- Home garden
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Gold this page | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Butterfly | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Discus | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Harlequin | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Orange Smoothie F1 | About 90 days | Bush | — |
| Sugar Dumpling | 90 days | Bush | — |
Heart of Gold FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Heart of Gold?
Heart of Gold (Rogers NVH 3954, 1992) is an acorn squash with heart-shaped fruit of 2.5 to 3 pounds whose cream to white skin is mottled and striped in dark green, much like Sweet Dumpling. The flesh is fine-grained and orange.
How many days to maturity is Heart of Gold?
Heart of Gold is listed at 90 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 Heart of Gold compare with other winter squash varieties?
Heart of Gold: 90 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 Heart of Gold good for?
Heart of Gold is grown for baking and stuffing, home garden.
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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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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