Organic 'Table King' Pepper Squash

'Table King' pepper squash (Cucurbita pepo), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol

The 'Table King' acorn squash is a compact, bushy variety, ideal for small gardens and intensive vegetable plots. It produces beautiful squash with sweet and flavorful orange flesh , perfect for baking, stuffing, or puréeing. Its non-vining growth habit makes maintenance and harvesting easier.

Reliable and productive, 'Table King' is an excellent introduction to winter squash, offering a generous harvest without taking up too much space. Its dense, nutritious flesh makes it a sure bet for autumn cooking.

Type: Annual winter squash
Plant habit: Bushy
Quantity per packet: 20 seeds
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Uses: Cooking, purées, stuffings
Companion plants: Beans, corn, radishes
Enemy plants: Potato

Farming method

Sow after the last frost , directly in the garden or start indoors 3 to 4 weeks beforehand . Plant in full sun , in rich, well-drained soil . Water regularly and harvest when the skin is firm and well-colored.