Squash Autumn Cup F1 Seed
Best compact squash for home gardeners seeking a productive fall harvest.
Cultivate exceptional squash with the Autumn Cup F1 Seed, a hybrid variety developed in collaboration with Dr. Brent Loy. This annual vegetable seed produces large, dark green fruits with sweet, deep orange flesh, enhanced by a smaller bottom button that maximizes edible yield. Expect compact, semi-bush plants that offer excellent flavor and color. Ideal for fall planting, these seeds are ready to bring a delicious harvest to your garden.
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Price vs Category Average
+195%
Above average
Maturation Days
95
/ Days
Who it's for
- Market gardeners needing reliable, high-volume crop production
- Home cooks planning for winter food storage
- Urban gardeners with limited planting space
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious growers seeking low-cost seed options
- Seed-saving enthusiasts wanting to preserve varieties for future seasons
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding intensive pest management
Performance breakdown
Yield Efficiency
The unique bottom button design significantly increases the edible fruit portion.
Plant Compactness
Semi-bush habit makes this variety perfect for smaller home garden plots.
Planting Ease
Pelleted seeds ensure precise handling and simplified sowing for every gardener.
Flavor Profile
Deep orange flesh delivers a consistently sweet and rich culinary experience.
Hybrid Vigor
Expert breeding ensures robust growth and reliable performance throughout the season.
Harvest Reliability
Predictable 95-day maturation window allows for precise fall harvest planning.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
95 Days
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Seeding Depth
0.75-1.0"
Germination Days
6-12 Days
Spacing in Row
36-48"
Spacing Between Rows
6-8'
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Seed Count
250 seeds
Features
- Sweet, deep orange flesh for great taste
- Compact plant habit maximizes garden space
- Large, dark green fruit with excellent color
- Hybrid vigor for superior performance
- Pelleted seed for easier planting
- Developed by leading plant breeder
- Ideal for fall harvest
- Exceptional flavor and color profile
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the Harris Seeds Squash Autumn Cup F1 Seed for its exceptional reliability and superior yield. Reviewers consistently report outstanding germination success, building immediate confidence in the F1 genetics. A major benefit is the plant's compact, semi-bush habit, making it perfect for smaller gardens and containers without sacrificing productivity. Harvests deliver robust quantities of uniform acorn squash noted for their rich, sweet, and nutty flavor, often exceeding expectations. The mature fruit also stores exceptionally well, extending enjoyment into winter. While the initial cost is higher, the dependable performance, strong yields, and overall quality confirm this seed is a worthwhile investment for excellent winter squash production.
Know before you buy
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and more uniform in shape. This makes them much easier to handle and space out accurately during planting compared to raw, irregular seeds.
While the plants have a compact, semi-bush habit, they still require significant room to thrive. You should space plants 36 to 48 inches apart within a row, with 6 to 8 feet between rows to ensure proper airflow and growth.
These seeds are specifically intended for direct sowing into the garden soil. Because they are a squash variety, they prefer to be planted directly where they will grow to avoid transplant shock.
You can expect the fruits to reach maturity approximately 95 days after planting. Since this variety is ideal for a fall harvest, plan your planting date accordingly based on your local first frost date.
For the best results, ensure your soil temperature is between 70 and 75°F. Plant the seeds at a depth of 0.75 to 1.0 inch, and you should see germination within 6 to 12 days.
This hybrid was developed by Dr. Brent Loy to feature a unique 'bottom button' on the fruit, which increases the amount of edible flesh. It combines a compact growth habit with superior flavor and a deep, sweet orange interior.
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