A high-yielding, early-maturing butternut variety, Cucurbita moschata ‘Early Butternut’, commonly known as Early Butternut Squash, is prized for its smooth tan skin, sweet orange flesh, and excellent storage ability. This vigorous, heat-tolerant vine thrives in warm climates, producing classic bell-shaped fruits with a rich, nutty flavor that are perfect for roasting, soups, baking, and purees.
Cucurbita moschata ‘Early Butternut’ (Early Butternut Squash)
Cucurbita moschata ‘Early Butternut’
Early Butternut Squash
A high-yielding, early-maturing butternut variety, Cucurbita moschata ‘Early Butternut’, commonly known as Early Butternut Squash, is prized for its smooth tan skin, sweet orange flesh, and excellent storage ability. This vigorous, heat-tolerant vine thrives in warm climates, producing classic bell-shaped fruits with a rich, nutty flavor that are perfect for roasting, soups, baking, and purees.
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 8-12 ft |
| Spread | 8-12 |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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