Butternut Squash, Winter Squash 'Butter Boy'

Cucurbitamoschata

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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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Colorado Springs, CO | August 2006 | positive

i planted this butterboy squash in my garden and it has vined out to over 20 ft. long. i just today harvested a squash, weighed it, and ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

An 80 day 21/2 lb vining hybrid butternut.

D. T. Brown (UK), offers this description: "A very reliable, high quality, high...Read More

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