Quantity
About 10 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic Butternut winter squash is an essential garden variety, prized for its elongated, peanut-shaped fruits and its dense flesh with a sweet, delicate, nutty flavor. Its elegant silhouette and light beige hue bring a warm presence to the garden, announcing abundant late-season harvests and comforting winter meals. Its semi-bush habit makes it well-suited for family gardens where yield, beauty, and excellent storage quality are desired. Its thick rind effectively protects the flesh and allows for extended storage, making this squash a valuable ally for autumn and winter kitchens. Grown in warm, fertile, well-drained soil, it develops generous fruits that gain flavor at full maturity. Its large yellow flowers attract pollinators, adding beneficial activity to the garden and promoting abundant fruiting. Easy to grow with heat, sun, and consistent watering, it rewards the gardener with a flavorful and versatile harvest. Organic Butternut thus combines gourmet appeal, preservation, and garden charm in a reliable and deeply satisfying variety to cultivate.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 cm (1 in)
Establishment temperature
21 to 30 °C (70 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Warm, fertile, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest75 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsMarjoram, mint, corn, bean, radish
Avoid planting withCabbage, potato, tomato
Soup, purée, roasted, winter storage, autumn cooking
