Butternut Squash

Latin Name: Cucurbita moschata 'Butternut'
Plant type: Creeping annual
Botanical family: Cucurbitaceae

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Harvest period: September to October

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — abundant during growth and fruit formation

Spacing: 1.2 to 1.5 m between plants (large span)

Companion plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums
Enemy plants:
Potatoes

Description

A popular winter squash variety known for its smooth, sweet, and tender dark orange flesh. It's ideal for soups, purees, or roasted dishes. Elongated in shape with a narrow neck and swollen base, it keeps well for several months. It thrives in warmth, space, and rich, well-drained soil to provide a generous harvest in late summer.

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