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Cucurbita maxima 'Butterscotch, Butternut'
Squash, Butterscotch, Butternut
Mid-sized 1-2 lb. fruit with outstanding flavor and texture set on compact, semi-bush plants. Vines are short and manageable, making this a great candidate for the container garden, and for tight plant spacing in garden beds. An AAS winner for its performance and exceptionally sweet, complex flavor.
- Butternut-type squash with sweet flesh
- Compact vines with good yields
- Smooth tan skin and orange interior
- Excellent roasted or in soups
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita maxima 'Butterscotch, Butternut'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.