Squash, Table Queen

Sun Exposure: full sun Level of Care: easy Max Plant Height: 2 feet

Introduced by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines in 1913. They predicted it would become a popular variety in years to come and were correct. The Arikara tribe grew a similar heart-shaped squash and this variety is believed to have originated from the Arikarastrain. Typical dark green Acorn. Deep orange flesh is sweet, dry and thick. Vines grow 6-8 feet long. Prolific even on poor soil. Good keeper and baker. 58-90 days. Photo courtesy of Seed Savers Exchange, Kent Whealy.