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Cucurbita maxima 'Honeynut, Butternut'
Squash, Honeynut, Butternut
This miniature butternut is full of nutrients and packed full of flavor. Green fruits will mature to a nice amber orange color, with a bright orange interior. Simply slice in half and bake for a delectable treat!
- Mini butternut squash bred for rich flavor
- Dense sweet orange flesh
- Compact vines suited for smaller gardens
- 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
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Attributes
| • | Climbing |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita maxima 'Honeynut, 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.