Aimers Organic Squash Table Queen (Acorn) Seed Packet

Introduced in 1913, Table Queen squash is a favourite of Thanksgiving tables everywhere. The hard, dark green coloured fruit average about 15 cm (6") in diameter and harbour a very tasty, sweet pale yellow flesh. Take our word for it, the flesh tastes best when oven roasted. This is a productive variety with over a hundred years of history. A great keeper! Approx. 30 seeds per pack.

Squash are a hot weather crop. They need full sun and deep, rich, well drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Directly plant seed outdoors from late May to mid June 2.5 cm (1") deep in hills 2.4 m (8') apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors 3 weeks before the plant out date. Squash do not transplant well-use proper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. Protect mature squash from frost and cold temperatures. Keep plants evenly through the growing season.