Thelma Sanders Acorn Squash Seeds
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"Grow the unique Thelma Sanders (Missouri Sweet Potato) Acorn Squash in your home garden with this 25-seed pack from Thresh Seed Company! This heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO variety produces tender, sweet, acorn-shaped fruits perfect for roasting, baking, and soups. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or outdoor plots, these easy-to-grow seeds are suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Enjoy a bountiful harvest of flavorful, nutrient-rich winter squash straight from your garden."





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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring/Summer
Growth Habit
Bushy Vine
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Nutty, Tender
Plant Characteristics
Compact, High-Yielding Vines
Use
Roasting, Baking, Soups, Purees
Growing Conditions
Fertile, Well-Drained Soil, Full Sun
Harvest Advantages
Early Maturity, Long Storage
Plant Resistance
Disease-Tolerant
About Thelma Sanders Acorn Squash Seeds
Cucurbita pepo
Seed Names
Thelma Sanders, Acorn Squash
Seed Type
Heirloom, Non-GMO
Thelma Sanders Acorn Squash is a classic heirloom winter squash producing small to medium, dark-green ribbed fruits with sweet, nutty, and tender flesh. Its compact vines are high-yielding and ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers. Perfect for roasting, baking, soups, or purees, and offers excellent storage for winter months.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
½ inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow / Indoor seed-starting
Plant Spacing
18–24 inches
Days to Maturity
80–90 days
Soil Preparation
Direct sow outdoors / Start indoors 2–4 weeks early
Hardiness Zones
3–10
Water Needs
Moderate, Consistent Moisture
Planting Season
Spring/Summer after frost
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
up to 50–60 sq.ft
500
up to 250–300 sq.ft
1000
up to 500–600 sq.ft