Zucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Butter Stix'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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Glen Ellyn, IL (Zone 5b) | September 2009 | positive

A heavy-bearing variety, the gold color doesn't fade to green later in the season like a lot of yellow zukes.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2008 | neutral

As described by D. Palmer: "Butter Stix Yellow Zucchini Summer Squash seed is a hybrid, yellow zucchini squash. Unbelievably uniform, thi...Read More

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