Organic 'Tiana F1 Butternut' squash
Cucurbita moschata.
Product code : GAIAS-0254
Organic 'Tiana F1 Butternut' squash (Cucurbita moschata) from the seed company Gaia, an ultra-productive, sweet and creamy hybrid butternut squash
The 'Tiana F1' butternut squash is a high-performance hybrid variety, renowned for its bright orange flesh , creamy texture , and sweet, mild flavor . Its uniform, block-shaped fruits are of excellent quality and consistently achieve the highest marketable yields in numerous trials. Vigorous and resistant to late blight and zucchini yellow mosaic virus , it is a reliable choice for hot, humid climates and variable seasons. An ideal variety for ensuring a bountiful and consistent harvest.
Companion plants : Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano
Nefarious plants : Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper
Spread/Habit : Vigorous trailing plant
Plant height : 30 to 45 cm (creeping vines)
Quantity per packet : 5 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Very high yield, resistance to downy mildew and yellow mosaic virus, uniform fruit, sweet and creamy flesh
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Creamy, soft, sweet flesh
Cold tolerance : Not tolerant
Resistant to deer (undocumented → leave blank)
Farming method
Soak the seeds for a maximum of 24 hours in lukewarm water and scarify to promote germination.
Start sowing indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors in late May or early June , when the soil temperature reaches 25°C .
Sow at a depth of 2.5 cm (1″) .
Spacing: 38–45 cm between plants and 60–90 cm between rows.
Install in full sun (level 3) with regular but moderate watering (level 2).
Germination in 7 to 10 days between 21 and 35 °C (optimal 27–35 °C).
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the color is rich and uniform , and the skin resists the nail . The soil stain should be creamy yellow to orange .
Leave 2″ of stem to prevent rot.
Ripen the fruit in a dry, warm place before storing.
Store at 10–12 °C , with 55–75% humidity and good ventilation.
Usage ideas
• In purées or creamy soups
• In roasts where its sweetness naturally caramelizes
• As homemade gnocchi or ravioli
• In mild curries and stews
• Diced for autumn salads or meal bowls
The 'Tiana F1' butternut squash is a creamy, sweet and exceptionally productive variety, perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable, disease-resistant variety ideal for home cooking.
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