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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jet is an early hybrid acorn squash on semi-bush plants, each bearing five to seven black-green fruit of about 2.5 pounds. Its compact habit and earliness (about 85 days) make it easy to fit into a smaller garden.
Jet traits
- Early acorn hybrid
- Semi-bush plants bearing 5-7 fruit
- Black-green fruit of about 2.5 lb
- About 85 days
Good for
- Baking
- Compact gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet this page | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Delicata | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Gold Nugget | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Uconn | 86 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Buttercup | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Butterfly | 90 days | Bush | — |
Jet FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Jet?
Jet is an early hybrid acorn squash on semi-bush plants, each bearing five to seven black-green fruit of about 2.5 pounds. Its compact habit and earliness (about 85 days) make it easy to fit into a smaller garden.
How many days to maturity is Jet?
Jet is listed at 85 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 Jet compare with other winter squash varieties?
Jet: 85 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Delicata (85 days), Gold Nugget (85 days), Uconn (86 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jet good for?
Jet is grown for baking, compact 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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