Ebony Acorn Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds

Bring a classic autumn favorite to your garden with Ebony Acorn. Its dark green, nearly black rind and ribbed acorn shape open to golden orange-yellow flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor. Halve a homegrown squash for roasting, fill the cavity with a savory stuffing, or bake it simply for a warming seasonal side dish.

Why Grow Ebony Acorn?

• Distinctive dark rind: Rich green to nearly black skin gives the ribbed fruits their striking appearance.
• Sweet, nutty flesh: Delicious baked, roasted, or stuffed.
• Manageable kitchen size: Your listing identifies fruits around 1–1½ pounds; size varies with growing conditions.
• Heirloom and open-pollinated: Non-GMO winter squash for a traditional vegetable garden.
• Approximately 85 days: Plan for a warm growing season and harvest before frost.

Planting and Growing

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant approximately 1 inch deep in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. For an earlier start, sow indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting and handle roots gently.

Give the rambling vines room to spread beyond the planting area. In a square foot garden, use 1 plant per sq ft (trellis required) at the edge of the bed, training the vine onto a sturdy support and supporting developing fruit as needed. Do not crowd unsupported vines into a single square. For ground-grown plants, allow generous space between plants and adjacent crops.

Water deeply and consistently, especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulch to help conserve moisture, and leave flowers accessible to pollinating insects.

Harvest and Storage

Expect approximately 85 days from direct sowing, with timing affected by weather and growing conditions. Harvest mature fruit when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry. Cut rather than pull squash from the vine, leaving a short stem attached, and protect the harvest from frost and bruising.

Do not high-temperature cure acorn squash. Store sound, dry fruit in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place around 50–55°F, away from ripening fruit. Acorn types typically store about 5–8 weeks under suitable conditions, rather than reliably keeping all winter. Check regularly and use damaged fruit promptly.

Growing at a Glance

• Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo.
• Life cycle: Frost-tender warm-season annual.
• Growth habit: Rambling vines.
• Days to maturity: Approximately 85 days from direct sowing.
• Light: Full sun.
• Fruit: Dark green to nearly black ribbed acorn squash with golden orange-yellow flesh.
• Packet: Approximately 15+ seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is winter squash planted in winter?

No. Grow it during warm, frost-free weather. The name refers to harvesting mature squash with a firm rind, not winter planting.

Can Ebony Acorn grow in a raised bed?

Yes. Let vines trail into an open area or train them onto a sturdy trellis with support for the fruit.

Does acorn squash need curing?

No high-temperature cure is recommended. Unlike many other winter squash types, acorn squash can lose quality and storage life under those conditions.

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