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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Queen this page | 71 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| La Estrella | About 70 days | Vining | — |
| Hasta La Pasta | 73 days | Vining | — |
| Hokkaido | 75–95 days | Vining | — |
| Small Wonder | 75–80 days | Vining | — |
| Rondini | 65 days | Vining | — |
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.
- 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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