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'Harlequin' Squash - Winter
 
Sub-Category: Acorn
Bush
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: Hybrid bush Carnival or Festival acorn type. Bush plants bear green-striped, 1 1/2- to 2-pound fruit. Powdery mildew resistant.
Days To Maturity: 90
Seed Sources:
 
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Reviewed on 12/20/2011 by Minnesota Mike - An experienced gardener

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Minnesota, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

I grew 9 plants in 2011 season. Direct seeded 1st week of June in leftover garden space. Wow! Did they take off! PMR allowed them to ripen 3-6 fruit per plant and they would have done more but I pinched off all female flowers from mid Aug. on. Best tasting acorn squash I have ever had (not stringy, fairly sweet). Here it is almost Christmas and they are storing up as well (and in some cases better) than my maximas, but still not as much dry matter nor as sweet as buttercups. But if you like acorns, you should give this one a try. PMR, storability, taste. All excellent for an acorn.
 




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