Squash 'Early Butternut'

Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata

Common Name: Squash 'Butternut'

Vegetable Type: Semi bush Vine

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil

Fruit Size: Medium to large, typically 3 to 5 pounds

Temperature: Requires warm temperatures, optimal growth between 70°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C)

Spacing: Plant seeds or seedlings 3 to 6 feet apart in rows, allowing ample space for vine expansion

Height: Semi bush variety

Width: Semi bush variety

Maturity Time: Approximately 80 to 100 days

Culinary Uses: Excellent for roasting, baking, soups, and stews; sweet and creamy texture. Gold, smooth-skinned fruit has a strong, blocky shape and sweet-tasting, orange flesh. Early maturing.

Flavour Profile: Sweet and nutty, with a dense, smooth texture

Companion Plants: Corn, beans, and other large, sprawling plants that won't compete for space

Resistant To: Some resistance to common squash pests and diseases, but may benefit from regular monitoring and management practices.

*Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture