Table King Bush Acorn Squash has an acorn-type squash shape, but with a pronounced point at the end where the blossom was.
It grows to be 5 inches (12 1/2 cm) wide by 6 inches (15 cm) tall, and to weigh 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds (550 to 675g.)
The squash has a thin, hard, smooth greyish-green rind. Inside, there is a small seed cavity, and deep yellow flesh.
The flesh has a sweet taste that improves in storage.
The plant is a bush type hybrid. Protected-variety plant.
75 to 80 days from seed.
Cooking Tips
1 serves 2 people.
Storage Hints
Stores well.
History Notes
Table King Bush Acorn Squash was developed by the University of Connecticut, Storrs campus, from Royal Acorn squash and another one referred to as “Uconn” squash.
Released 1974.