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Table Queen or Acorn (1913) (Heirloom Variety)

  • Brand: General
  • Product Code: 281
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $1.99


Pkt (≈ 30 seeds)

Produces acorn shaped fruits that are roughly 6" in diameter. Hard dark green shells with pale yellow sweet flesh. Delicious in pies or cut into serving-size pieces and baked, steamed, broiled, or mashed.Seed

  • Depth: 1/2" (12mm)
  • Seed Spacing: 6-8 Seeds Per Hill.
  • Row Spacing: 6-8' (180-240cm)
  • Days to Sprout: 5-12
  • Plant Spacing: 4-5' (120-150cm)
  • Days to Maturity: 80

Plant: Direct seed at about the frost free date into rich, fertile soil. Usually sown in groups of 4-6 seeds and thinned to the 2 strongest plants per group.

Care: Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread.

Harvest: Shortly before fall frost cut from plant, leaving a portion of stem attached. Skin should be dark green and firm.

Your Health: Excellent source of fiber and vitamin A; also supplies minerals and vitamins B & C.