Days to Maturity: 85
All-America Selections (AAS) Winner 1979
Earlier to mature than older butternut varieties, with a sweet, nutty flavor. The fine-textured tan fruits arise on compact vines which saves valuable garden space. This fruit stores superbly.
Winter squash has great storage ability. It is grown like summer squash (sown 1 inch deep after all danger of frost), but the seeds should be spaced 4 to 6 feet apart. Harvest it when the plants die back or just before frost. Cut and cure the fruit in a well-ventilated area, then store at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Genus | Cucurbita |
Species | pepo |
Variety | Early Butternut Hybrid |
Item Form | Pack of 250 |
Days To Maturity | 85 |
Fruit Color | Yellow |
Habit | Compact |
Seeds Per Pack | 250 |
Additional Characteristics | Award Winner, Direct Sow, Edible |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Cuisine, Outdoor |