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Butternut Squash, Winter Squash 'Butterfly'

Cucurbitamoschata

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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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)
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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
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2011 | neutral

" High quality butternut fruit average 3.5 lbs and are produce on a space-saving, semi-bush plant. Butterfly has a traditional butternut ...Read More

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