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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
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- United States
Overview
White Acorn, from Dessert Seed Company (1959), is an acorn squash with snow-white, occasionally creamy, skin and white flesh that is dry, thick and sweet. It came from Table Queen crossed with a white acorn selection and grows wherever Table Queen does. The reference lists it as a bush type but also describes vigorous, productive vines, so expect a strong plant either way. About 75 days, early for an acorn.
White Acorn traits
- Snow-white to creamy white skin
- White flesh, dry, thick and sweet
- Vigorous, productive plant
- About 75 days
- Dessert Seed Company, 1959; Table Queen parentage
Good for
- Baking
- Early harvest
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Acorn this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Cream of The Crop | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Early Acorn | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Hi-Beta Gold | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Hokkaido | 75–95 days | Vining | — |
| Small Wonder | 75–80 days | Vining | — |
White Acorn FAQ
What kind of winter squash is White Acorn?
White Acorn, from Dessert Seed Company (1959), is an acorn squash with snow-white, occasionally creamy, skin and white flesh that is dry, thick and sweet. It came from Table Queen crossed with a white acorn selection and grows wherever Table Queen does.
How many days to maturity is White Acorn?
White Acorn is listed at 75 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 White Acorn compare with other winter squash varieties?
White Acorn: 75 days. Similar winter squash varieties include Burpee Butterbush (75–87 days), Cream of The Crop (75 days), Early Acorn (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is White Acorn good for?
White Acorn is grown for baking, early harvest.
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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- 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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