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Honey Bear Acorn Squash Plant

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  • Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 18 - 20 Inches
  • Mature Spread 4 - 5 Feet
  • Growing Zones 10 - 12

For a sweet and flavorsome winter squash, the Honey Bear Acorn Squash Plant is hard to beat. Producing green-skinned, 1-lb fruits with an enticing orange flesh, this squash is a great source of vitamins and fiber. It can develop 5-6 fruits per plant, which are harvestable in around 85 days. Honey Bear is an excellent acorn squash that is easy to grow and delicious when baked. 

Honey Bear Acorn Squash Plant Care  

Honey Bear is suitable for planting out in late spring or early summer once all risk of frost has gone. Best grown in full sun, it can tolerate some partial shade but fruits may ripen slower. Being a heavy feeder, this acorn squash should be grown in fertile soil that is free draining. Honey Bear develops a bushy habit and should be spaced 3-4 feet apart to allow air circulation between plants.

Growing Honey Bear Acorn Squash 

The Honey Bear’s fruits can generally be harvested after 85 days and are well worth the wait. Growing to around 2 feet high and 4-5 feet wide, this squash needs to have room to mature. If growing this acorn squash from seed, seeds can be sown directly in early summer or started indoors 3-4 weeks before the final frost. 

Acorn squash can be grown in large containers, at least 24 inches in diameter to hold enough soil to support the plant. Make sure the pot’s soil doesn’t dry out, which can happen surprisingly quickly during the summer. 

Watering Honey Bear Acorn Squash 

For healthy and uniform fruits, keep the soil consistently moist over the growing season. When watering, it is advisable to avoid splashing the foliage to help prevent disease. 

Feeding Honey Bear Acorn Squash 

Being a hungry plant, the Honey Bear Acorn Squash will benefit from extra fertilization. Apply a potassium-rich liquid feed every two weeks once the flowers begin to set.

Honey Bear Acorn Squash Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 12
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 18 - 20 Inches
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet
Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet
Habit: Mounded, Trailing
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Bees
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
Brand: Goodness Grows
Common Name: Honey Bear Acorn Squash Plant
Other Name(s): Honey Bear Acorn Squash
Scientific Name: Squash 'Honey Bear' - Acorn Squash
SKU:
1231007713-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.