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Butternut Squash, Winter Squash 'Butterkin'

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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moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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) | July 2014 | neutral

A pumpkin shaped 2-4 lb butternut from Seedway. Looks like a smooth baby pumpkin but tastes like a butternut.

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