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Mesa Queen Winter Squash: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Mesa Queen is an early acorn squash with jet-black fruit 5 to 6 inches long and about 1.5 pounds.

Key facts

Days to maturity
71 days
Growth habit
Vining
Listed for
United States

Overview

Mesa Queen is an early acorn squash with jet-black fruit 5 to 6 inches long and about 1.5 pounds. It holds well in the field, so you need not rush the harvest. About 71 days, making it one of the quicker acorns.

Mesa Queen traits

  • Acorn type with jet-black fruit
  • Fruit 5-6 in, about 1.5 lb
  • Holds well in the field; about 71 days

Good for

  • Baking
  • Short-season gardens

Compare with other winter squash varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Mesa Queen this page71 daysVining—
Arikara70 daysVining—
La EstrellaAbout 70 daysVining—
Hasta La Pasta73 daysVining—
Hokkaido75–95 daysVining—
Small Wonder75–80 daysVining—
Rondini65 daysVining—

Mesa Queen FAQ

What kind of winter squash is Mesa Queen?

Mesa Queen is an early acorn squash with jet-black fruit 5 to 6 inches long and about 1.5 pounds. It holds well in the field, so you need not rush the harvest.

How many days to maturity is Mesa Queen?

Mesa Queen is listed at 71 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 Mesa Queen compare with other winter squash varieties?

Mesa Queen: 71 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Arikara (70 days), La Estrella (About 70 days), Hasta La Pasta (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Mesa Queen good for?

Mesa Queen 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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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