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- Days to maturity
- 86 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Uconn is a bush acorn squash from the University of Connecticut (1950), bred from Early Prolific Straightneck crossed with a vining acorn (Table Queen). The bushy plants take far less space than a running acorn vine and bear fist-sized fruit similar to Table Queen. Maturity is about 86 days, a good fit for small plots and shorter seasons.
Uconn traits
- Bush habit for tight spaces
- Fist-sized acorn fruit like Table Queen
- About 86 days
- Parentage Early Prolific Straightneck x Table Queen
- University of Connecticut, 1950
Good for
- Baking halves
- Small gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uconn this page | 86 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Delicata | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Gold Nugget | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Jet | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Butterfly | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Discus | 90 days | Bush | — |
Uconn FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Uconn?
Uconn is a bush acorn squash from the University of Connecticut (1950), bred from Early Prolific Straightneck crossed with a vining acorn (Table Queen). The bushy plants take far less space than a running acorn vine and bear fist-sized fruit similar to Table Queen.
How many days to maturity is Uconn?
Uconn is listed at 86 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 Uconn compare with other winter squash varieties?
Uconn: 86 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Delicata (85 days), Gold Nugget (85 days), Jet (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Uconn good for?
Uconn is grown for baking halves, small 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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