Autumn Delight – Acorn Squash Seed

Description

The Autumn Delight Acorn Squash is an F1 hybrid that delivers excellent yields and delightful flavor, making it a perfect addition to your garden and autumn meals. Known for its sweet, nutty taste and smooth texture, this squash variety has deep orange-colored skin with classic green stripes. Ideal for roasting, baking, or stuffing, the Autumn Delight variety is a fast-growing and reliable choice for gardeners, especially those looking to enjoy early-season harvests. With its appealing shape and versatile culinary uses, it’s a favorite in both home gardens and kitchens during the fall months.

Features:

• Early-Maturing: This variety matures quickly, providing a fast harvest for your fall recipes.
• Sweet & Nutty Flavor: The perfect combination of sweetness and nuttiness that’s ideal for roasting, soups, and pies.
• High Yield: Produces a plentiful crop of uniform-sized acorn squash fruits.
• Compact Growth Habit: Great for smaller gardens, raised beds, or container gardening, allowing flexibility for various growing spaces.
• Good Storage Potential: After curing, the fruits can be stored for an extended period, making them a great choice for enjoying into the winter months.
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Specifications:

• Growth Cycle: 80-90 days to maturity
• Fruit Size: 5-7 inches (12-18 cm) in diameter, 1–2 pounds (0.45–0.9 kg) per fruit
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged
• Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart for optimal growth
• Harvesting: Ready for harvest when the skin is firm and fully colored. Cure fruits in a dry, warm area for a few days to improve flavor and storage life
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, nutty, and smooth texture
• Plant Type: Annual
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Benefits:

• Quick Maturity: Enjoy fresh acorn squash earlier in the season with this fast-growing variety.
• Versatile in Cooking: Perfect for savory and sweet dishes, including roasting, baking, and stuffing.
• Compact & High-Yielding: Ideal for smaller spaces, yet produces a plentiful harvest of quality squash.
• Long Storage: With proper curing, Autumn Delight can last well into the fall and winter months.

Growing Tips:

• Soil Preparation: Incorporate organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure into the soil for optimal growth.
• Watering: Water consistently, particularly during fruit development, to ensure healthy growth.
• Spacing: Space plants appropriately to allow airflow and prevent disease.
• Harvesting: Harvest once the squash’s skin is firm and deeply colored, and store in a cool, dry area for long-term storage.