Butternut Squash, Winter Squash 'Fairy'

Cucurbitamoschata

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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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Glen Ellyn, IL (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | positive

A vigorous squash, yielded about a half-dozen fruits around 5-6# per vine. The vines also set a lot of a late fruits that didn't have t...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2005 | neutral

A tear drop shaped hybrid from Known-You Seed.

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