Taybelle PM Acorn Squash
Taybelle PM Acorn Squash is a hybrid acorn squash variety with early maturity and powdery mildew resistance. Uniform fruits turn from dark green to jet black at maturity. C. pepo. 80 days to maturity.
30 seeds per packet
Description
Be sure to check out our Winter Squash Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow winter squash at home.
Taybelle PM Acorn Squash is a hybrid variety that will mature earlier than other acorn squash varieties. It has an intermediate resistance to powdery mildew which makes it a great option for humid and high-moisture growing conditions. Plants have a semi-bush growth habit which allows for a denser planting and more fruits harvested per square foot.
These Taybell PM Acorn Squash are heart-shaped, are usually 6" long and will average 2-3 lbs. The fruits are consistently uniform and will mature from a dark green to a jet black color when ready to harvest. These are great for baking, stuffing or making pies and soups.
Taybelle PM Acorn Squash may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting Seeds every 12" along the intended row. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Winter Squash can be susceptible to plant diseases like downy mildew and powdery mildew if leaves receive excess moisture. As a result, we recommend using drip irrigation on winter squash to reduce plant moisture and feed plants more effectively. During periods of heavy rainfall, using a fungicide like Liquid Copper can help to alleviate disease pressure as well.
Winter Squash is a crop that will produce a one-time harvest at the end of the growing season. They should be harvested when plants die back and the fruits obtain their full color. Stem hardness is also an indication of fruit maturity. Once stems harden, fruits are ready for harvest using a set of pruning shears. Winter Squash can be stored in a cool, dry place for several months, depending on variety and sugar content. Once fruits are harvested, remove the plants from the garden to prevent any fungal spores from overwintering and becoming a problem in future years. Proper crop rotation is extremely important with all pumpkin varieties to reduce disease and pest pressure.
Taybelle PM Acorn Squash Planting Information
Planting Method: direct seed
When to Plant: after last frost
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 18-24"
Row Spacing: 5-6'
Days to Maturity: 80
Disease Resistance: Powdery Mildew
