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Butternut Squash, Winter Squash 'Early Butternut'

Cucurbitamoschata

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Berkeley, California

Oxford, Maine

Waterford, Maine

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nwl
Oxford, ME (Zone 5a) | October 2008 | positive

Although not very vigorous (3 - 6 ft), Early Butternut has enough vitality to grow well even in very poor soil. Average yield is 1 fruit...Read More

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trifunov
Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

This is an F1 Hybrid (75 days). Vine length is 50-60 inches. Fruit are 3-4lbs average, about 6 squash per hill. Appearance, texture, in...Read More

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