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Honey Bear Acorn Squash Seeds - Sweet & Compact, Ideal for Baking, High Yield & Mildew Resistant, Non-GMO
$5.99 CAD
Maturity

85 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Medium difficulty
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

3 - 10

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Charming Appearance: Each dark green acorn squash weighs about one pound, perfect for a cozy meal for two.
  • Optimal Growth Conditions: Thrives in warm soil around 22°C (72°F), requiring a well-spaced arrangement of 1m (3ft) in the garden.
  • Abundant Harvest: Produces 3-5 fruits per bush with a continual yield throughout the growing season, ensuring a plentiful supply.
  • Ideal Culinary Delight: Particularly bred for baking, the flesh turns wonderfully sweet, earning its name with every bite.
  • Robust Resistance: Exhibits strong tolerance to powdery mildew, making it a resilient choice for various climates.

Discover the delightful sweetness of Honey Bear Acorn Squash Seeds, perfect for the gourmet home gardener. These seeds produce compact, high-yielding plants that thrive in smaller gardens, making them an excellent choice for limited spaces. Start your planting journey after the last frost in a sunny spot, or begin indoors to get a head start on the season. With a robust resistance to powdery mildew, Honey Bear Acorn Squash ensures a healthy, bountiful harvest.

Enjoy the culinary excellence of this squash, renowned for its naturally sweet flavor that shines when baked. Each dark green acorn squash weighs about one pound, ideal for cozy meals. Experience the joy of growing your own delicious produce with Honey Bear Acorn Squash Seeds, and bring a touch of home-grown delight to your table.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 8
Average germination rate: 90%

Package sizes

  • 15 seeds — 14 plants — yields about 42–70 one-pound squash
  • 100 seeds — 90 plants — yields about 270–450 one-pound squash
  • 250 seeds — 225 plants — yields about 675–1,125 one-pound squash

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, bush habit with strong powdery mildew tolerance
  • Height: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)
  • Spread: 90–120 cm (36–48 in)
  • Spacing: 1 m (3 ft) between plants
  • Prefers warm soil around 22°C (72°F); full sun
  • Typical yield: 3–5 fruits per plant (~1 lb each)

Choosing a packet size

  • A 15-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners, small beds, or container trials where a few compact, sweet baking squash are desired.
  • The 100-seed packet suits larger home gardens, community plots, or succession plantings for steady harvests through the season.
  • The 250-seed packet is best for market growers, CSAs, or landscapers planning mass plantings and dependable, mildew-tolerant yields.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Honey Bear Acorn Squash seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, or start indoors in 3-inch pots 3 weeks before the last frost date. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Germinate seeds at a soil temperature of 70°F (21°C). Transplant seedlings outdoors when they have at least two true leaves and the soil has warmed. Space plants 3 feet apart to allow room for growth and airflow.

Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Harvest when the squash is dark green and has a hard rind, typically 85 days after planting.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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