How to grow acorn squash from sowing to harvesting – all you need to know for a great crop

Dark green acorn squash harvested from the vegetable garden.

Acorn squashes get their moniker from their distinctive shape. They are small, short, and round, featuring thick ridges around their outside - making them look like an acorns.

Classed as a winter squash, they can be an easy vegetable to grow. Simple to sow and maintain, they can provide any household with fruits weighing 1-2 pounds that have a sweet and nutty flavor.