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Ebony Acorn, Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds

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Ebony Acorn, Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds — The Dark-Skinned Acorn With Deep Orange Flesh and Rich Flavor

Ebony Acorn (Cucurbita pepo) is a dark-skinned acorn squash heirloom — nearly black-green, deeply ribbed fruits with deep orange flesh and rich, sweet, nutty flavor. Darker skin than standard acorn varieties with excellent keeping quality. Weighs 1–1½ lbs. Outstanding for baking and roasting. 85 days.

Why Grow Ebony Acorn?

  • Nearly black-green, deeply ribbed skin — darker and more dramatic than standard acorn
  • Deep orange flesh with rich, sweet, nutty flavor — outstanding for baking
  • Excellent keeping quality — stores well through winter
  • 1–1½ lb fruits — perfect single-serving size
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost in full sun, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest when skin is hard and stem is dry.

Days to Maturity 85 days
Fruit Weight 1–1½ lbs
Packet Size 10 seeds
Spacing 24–36 inches
Latin Name Cucurbita pepo
Type Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun Full sun
USDA Zones 3–12

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.