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Acorn Squash - Cucurbita pepo
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Height iAverage height
15 inches (38 cm)
Planting distance iPlanting distance
24 inches (61 cm)
Sowing depth iSowing depth
0.5 inches (1.3 cm)
Characteristics of Acorn squash
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Photo by Pamela Rentz
Common names: Pepper squash, Des Moines squash
Family: Cucurbitaceae (14)
Type: Fruits (34)
Group: Squash (8)
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