Thelma Sanders’ Acorn Squash
Cucurbita pepo
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Plant Details
| Variety | Thelma Sanders' Acorn Squash |
| Pronunciation | kyoo-KUHR-bee-tah PEH-poe |
| Aliases | Sweet Potato Squash |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Hybrid |
| Habit | Bush |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 12–18 in |
| Width | 24–36 in |
| Spacing | same as width |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Uses | Heirloom; Open Pollinated; Gourmet; Keeps well for months, with the longest shelf life of any squash, and sweetens during storage.; Small, cream colored acorn squash; Sweet chestnut flavor; Extremely productive; Winter squash; Delicious seeds; High yields; Good for baking and pies |
Description
Wonderful cream-colored acorn squash. Sweet chestnut flavor, enormously productive. Thelma described this good keeper as ‘better than sweet potatoes.’
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