Squash 'Butternut Queen'
Cucurbita moschata
Product code : HORTI-0027
- Exposure
- Soleil
- Life cycle
- Annuelle
Discover the plant
The winter squash 'Butternut Queen', from the seed company Hortinova, is a highly prized variety for its elongated, pear-shaped fruits with smooth, beige skin and bright orange flesh. Weighing between 1 and 2 kg, these squashes offer a creamy texture and a mild flavour, ideal for enhancing your autumn and winter recipes.
Spread: 1.5 to 2 meters
Plant height: 30 to 45 cm
Quantity per pack: nd
Companion plants: Corn, beans, radishes
Enemy plants: Potato
Latin name: Cucurbita moschata
With its delicate nutty flavour, the 'Butternut Queen' is perfect for soups, stews, purees and desserts. Its thin skin, edible after cooking, simplifies preparation. It also adapts to different cooking techniques such as baking, steaming or in pies.
For best results, sow seeds directly into the ground after all risk of frost has passed or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant 2-3cm deep and space seedlings 1.5-2m apart to allow room for spread. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.
This variety prefers rich, well-drained soils and full sun exposure. Ensure regular watering, especially during the fruiting phase, and enrich the soil with compost to promote generous harvests. Harvest the fruits in autumn when their skin is nice and beige and hard to the touch, a sign of optimal ripeness. Store them in a cool, dry place to extend their shelf life.
'Butternut Queen' squash is a perfect choice for gardeners looking for tasty, versatile and easy-to-grow vegetables.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Propagation
Growing method
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Care level
Watering
Soil type
Fertilization
Seasonal care
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
Width / spread
Bloom period
Fruiting

Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Frequently asked questions
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