Butternut Squash, Winter Squash 'Autumn Glow'

Cucurbitamoschata

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Queen Creek, Arizona

Vernon, Arizona

Zimmerman, Minnesota

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Gardener's Notes:

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Vernon, AZ | March 2009 | positive

I grew this squash up here in Vernon and loved it. It is a beautiful plant and hardy. At least it was for me. I got about 12 squash off o...Read More

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Oxford, ME (Zone 5a) | October 2008 | negative

Although this cultivar does withstand bugs and disease, growth paused for 2 months when days got longer and hotter. Growth resumed in Se...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

A compact semi-bush type butternut. Fruits are 8 inches, golden in color and mature in 80 days. Plant has varigated leaves.

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