Butternut squash

Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

Butternut squash is a classic and essential variety , prized for its dense, sweet and velvety orange flesh . Its mild and slightly nutty taste makes it one of the most popular squashes in the kitchen, ideal for soups, purees, gratins and desserts .

Very productive and easy to grow , it grows on a vigorous runner plant , producing elongated pear-shaped fruits , which can weigh 1 to 2.5 kg . It offers excellent winter conservation , which makes it a valuable ally for sustainable food autonomy.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Runner, vigorous
Fruit weight : 1 to 2.5 kg
Color : Light beige, dark orange flesh
Texture : Dense, creamy and non-fibrous
Flavor : Sweet, slightly nutty
Maturity : 95 to 110 days
Tolerance : Very good conservation after harvest
Use : Soup, puree, gratin, dessert

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
• Direct sowing in open ground when the soil reaches 18°C
?? Sowing depth : 2.5 cm
?? Germination temperature : 20-30°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 1 m between plants, 1.5 to 2 m between rows
?? Watering : Regular, avoiding wetting the foliage to limit diseases
?? Harvest : In the fall, when the skin is hard and the stalk is dry

Thanks to its sweet flesh and long shelf life , 'Butternut' squash is an essential variety for delicious and comforting recipes all winter long .

Use and special features

?? A versatile and tasty squash
Ideal for velvety soups, gratins and autumn desserts .

?? Excellent conservation
Keeps for 6 months or more after harvest , perfect for winter.

?? Easy to cook
Its thin skin peels easily, and its dense flesh cooks quickly.