Quick Facts
- Prolific!
- Popular at farmer's market
- Concentrated butternut flavor
Cucurbita moschata
120 days. Mini butternut with concentrated color and flavor of your standard favorite butternut. Vines bear dozens of 6" long fruits and each is perfect for a meal for 1-4 people. Small seed cavity means more bright orange flesh for nutritious eating!
How to grow it:
|
Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
|
65-95 |
3 w. |
3-13 d. |
No |
Full |
1/2” |
24”/48” |
|
Plant 1-2" deep in small mounds 24" apart. Winter squash are heavy feeders so provide fertility initially, then every few weeks through the season. Harvest before the first frost, as even a slight frost will damage the flesh and make the squash unstorable. Allow to cure in a sunny, frost free location for 2-3 weeks. This curing process seals the pores of the squash skin for storage and improves flavor. Learn more about growing, harvesting, and curing squash in our blog post about it! |
Seed specs: 30 minimum/packet