Growing Acorn Squash

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Many folks enjoy growing acorn squash, not only because it tastes great, but also because it is so easy to grow. Once the seeds are planted, minimal effort is required to produce several sweet, buttery, delicious squash that can then be used in a wide variety of recipes. Acorn squash are simple to plant, care for and harvest. Bush varieties don't take up much space in the garden and can be grown in containers as well as in traditional vegetable gardens. Most acorn squash varieties are ready for harvest 75-100 days after the seeds are planted.

Acorn squash plants produce fruit that sit very close to the base of the plant. They require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Acorn squash plants thrive in nutrient rich soil that is loose and airy.

It's usually best to sow the seeds directly into the soil where you want the plant to grow since transplants don't usually do well if their root systems are disturbed. Most acorn squash plants produce 4-6 individual squash.

After harvesting, acorn squash can be stored for several months under the right conditions. They also make good fall decorations. Acorn squash can be mashed, fried, steamed, roasted, boiled, baked and used to make soups and stews.

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