Squash , Acorn 'Early' - Bush Type

Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata, Dark Black - Green, Ribbed & Grooved, (F1) Also known as pepper squash or Des Moines squash, is a prolific bush variety that can be planted as close as 0.9 meters apart due to its minimal spread. Originally of Native American Indian origin, the acorn type fruits can tolerate poor soil conditions &  are excellent keepers. This variety matures very early, producing uniformly ridged & grooved fruits that are generally heart or acorn-shaped, measuring up to 5 in by 4 in & weighing 1 to 2 pnds each, with a blunted blossom end. The rind is thin, hard, & uniformly near-black dark green, while the orange-yellow flesh is low in fibre, creamy, & tender with a sweet, nutty flavour & smooth texture. Developed by Burpee, it is proven to excel in performance, flavour, & wide adaptability. Maturity 80 days., Seed Count Approx - 6 avg 

  SOWING - Squash will not germinate in cold soil & needs a warm spot, well-drained & fertile soil with plenty of composted organic matter to conserve moisture;. Planting should be delayed until soil has warmed (can be started in greenhouse mid March onward, plant out end Mayish),  Sow directly insitu after threat of frost has passed. Sow one inch deep in hills or rows spaced 24 to 36 in apart , Harvest just before frosts, when the stems dry & turn brown.