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Squash Jersey Golden Acorn

1982 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

Jersey Golden Acorn squash is a rich source of vitamin A and can be eaten fresh as a summer squash or stored for winter. Golf-ball size fruit have a flavor reminiscent of sweet corn. Jersey Golden Acorn plants are bush-form and can be grown in gardens that are too small for the vining types of winter squash.

Categories: 1982, Edibles/Vegetables, National, Squash
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Squash
Variety Name: Jersey Golden Acorn
Genus: Cucurbita
Species: pepo L.
Year: 1982
Common Name: Acorn Squash
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Rutgers State University

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Fruit Color (Harvest): Deep golden orange
Fruit Shape: Light bulb shaped
Fruit Weight: 2-4 pounds
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet, nutty

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