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Seed Needs has been providing gardeners with quality seed products since 2010 and has shipped millions of packets to customers all over the US. We offer flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, wildflower blends, seed packet collections and seed packet favors.
With the success of our brand, we have kept our promise to continually donate to different organizations and personally sponsor children all over the globe each and every month. We grew our sponsorships from just 1 child to over 100 children worldwide in only a few years. We would like to sincerely thank all who support us because it wouldn't be possible without you!
About Our Packets
Front Side
Seed packets by Seed Needs are beautifully illustrated and provide a colorful depiction of the variety inside. We provide the common name, as well as the scientific name, seed quantity and a few specs about the variety to be grown.
Back Side
Each packet contains full growing instructions on the reverse side. Specifications on sowing the seed, growing conditions such as sunlight and moisture preferences and germination and growth information can be found as well.
We also provide a QR code to scan for easy reordering.
About Our Seeds
- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the variety advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.
Grow a garden filled with Table King Acorn Squash, from freshly harvested Cucurbita pepo seeds. Table King Acorn is a Winter Squash that produces acorn shaped fruits. The outer skin is a dark green color, with a golden yellow, inner flesh. Each fruit will weigh up to 2 pounds, displaying deep ribs. Table King Acorn Squash plants are rather productive, and will produce up to 8 fruits per vine. The plants themselves grow to a mature height of about 12 to 24 inches tall, and spread 4 feet long. Table King Acorn Squash will be ready for harvest in roughly 80 days, making it an excellent selection for short seasons.
Squash plants, like pumpkins, are grown as annual plants. Annuals will grow quickly, producing vines, leaves and fruits through the warm months of summer. After harvesting the Squash from its vines, the plants will wilt soon after, with the first frost. Squash plants can be regrown the following season if you manage to save some of the seeds within the Squash itself.
Table King Acorn is one of the many varieties of Squash that we have to offer. Check out our Squash category for a wide variety of other options available. You might also be interested in our Pumpkins and Gourds as well.
What is the difference between Winter and Summer Squash?
First and foremost, Squash in general, both develop and produce fruits in the summer months, up until early Autumn. The main difference is based upon harvesting, consumption, as well as the use for your Summer or Winter Squash. Summer Squash is best enjoyed when harvested early, while its fruits have a tender skin. While Winter Squash will take up to 50 to 60 percent longer to develop and can be harvest later in the season. Winter Squash fruits, such as Table Queen, Burgess Buttercup, Sweet Meat and Waltham Butternut, will have a thicker outer skin and a sweeter inner flesh, making them perfect for baking and stuffing. Summer Squash, such as Prolific Straightneck, Crookneck, Early white Scallop and Zucchini, are best consumed raw, steamed or cooked.
Sowing The Seed
Squash seeds aren't too fond of being transplanted and are best sown directly in the garden, after all danger of frost has passed. Begin by clearing your sowing area of all unwanted plant life and other obnoxious weeds that you find. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1" under topsoil, in hills which can be raised 8 inches tall. Check "Germination and Growth" for additional information on spacing.
Growing Conditions
Squash plants will enjoy the heat of summer and thrive in temperatures that are above 65F. Since Squash is a heavy feeder, the soil should be rich in organic matter, but will also need to be well drained. To improve drainage, it is recommended to add a light compost to any hard, compacted soil in the sowing area. This will prevent the roots from rotting. Water the seeds daily with a mild setting so that the seeds and seedlings are kept moist until germination occurs. Avoid overwatering.
Germination & Growth
Squash seeds will begin to sprout open in roughly 7 to 14 days after sowing. The plants will grow to a mature height of 1 to 2 feet tall and can take up 4 feet of garden space. These plants will need a large area to grow outwards and can be spaced by hills or mounds of dirt, rather than rows. As explained above mounds should be 18 to 24 inches wide and at least 8 inches tall. Space each mound at least 5 feet apart from one another. When sprouts become visible, direct the vines outwards towards areas that do not contain other plant life.
Seed Needs never knowingly purchases treated seeds products. We also do not treat any of our seed products with substances such as neonicotinoid or thyram.
Always fresh and intended for the current and following growing seasons. Seeds are packaged in water resistant / tear resistant packaging.
Heirlooms are varieties that have been purposely bred, selected and passed down from generation to generation. They are wholesome picks that will breed true to the parent seed every time.
Seed Needs promises to never knowingly purchase or supply genetically modified seed products.
Beth J
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
They germinate.
Barbara B.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
I couldn't find organic acorn squash seeds in my city, so I was very happy the product arrived so quickly. My family looks forward to eating the squash as soon as it matures. It sprouted in a few days and looks to have a good harvest.
C.B.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
It is not the right time to grow these in the area that I am in, but I decided to test 3 seeds out to see what their germination rates are like. So far, after a little digging in my pots, I have found that 2 of the 3 seeds have already germinated, which I feel like is a pretty good germination rate, and it is very possible that the other seed could still germinate. I have these outside in less than ideal temperatures, underneath some greenhouse plastic, so I think that has contributed to them taking a while to germinate, but they have begun to germinate nonetheless. There are also a nice amount of seeds in the packet, and the packet has growing information on the outside, as well as beautiful illustrations of the squash that will be grown. So, thus far, I am pleased with my experience with these seeds.
Gina Murano
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
Small packet of Acorn Squash seeds. Marked as "Best by 12/2024."Since I haven't planted them yet, I can't speak to how many of the 45 seeds will germinate and grow to maturity.This winter squash takes about 90 days from planting to full-grown squash. I'll check back in three months if there is anything more to say.
KayeGee
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
There was a good amount of seeds in each packet. Germination was good. We plan to order from this company in the future and recommend it to anyone looking for quality seeds.
banana bear
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020
I have an acorn squash growing in my garden perfectly right now! Just put the seed right in the ground and haven’t done anything but water it
Coby Tynsky
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
i ordered King acorn winter squash seeds (Cucurbita Pepo) in the twin pack of 45 each. i hope to plant them tomorrow. they are very good-looking seeds and appear very well kept. i am hoping to save back the acorn squashes and use them as staples this winter for my husband and me (hint: slice in half, remove the seed mass, drop a spoonful of butter into the cavity and sprinkle with brown sugar and nutmeg. roast at 400 degrees for 30 minutes and test doneness with a fork). these acorn seeds look very promising, and i am thrilled to try them.
Heather Cavalli
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
Great product! I will definitely purchase more seeds in the future. Thank you!
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