Organic 'Tuffy' Acorn Squash

Latin name Cucurbita pepo
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCucurbita pepo
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0092
Product
description

Organic 'Tuffy' acorn squash is an heirloom variety of Cucurbita pepo that captivates with both its ease of cultivation and the exceptional quality of its fruits. In the garden, its semi-bush habit and moderate spread make it a valuable asset for vegetable patches where every space counts, while ensuring good productivity. Its very dark green, almost black fruits, with hard, well-ribbed skin, provide a strong decorative presence from late summer onwards. Beneath this robust exterior lies thick, dry, sweet yellow flesh with a particularly rich nutty flavor that deepens further after a short post-harvest rest. During flowering, its large, luminous flowers attract pollinators and contribute to the beneficial activity of the food garden. This squash appreciates sunny locations and well-drained soils, where it grows easily and produces abundantly throughout the season. Easy to integrate into family gardening, it stands out for its practical-sized fruits, perfect for autumn and winter meals. Flavorful, productive, and visually striking, 'Tuffy' is a choice variety to enrich both the vegetable garden and home cooking.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to June
Sowing depth2.5 cm (1 in)
Germination temperature20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Soups, purées, cooking, autumn and winter dishes
Bloom period
July to August
Harvest
85 to 100 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Spread1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Corn, beans, sunflower
Avoid planting with
Potatoes
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