Early Butternut Hybrid Winter Squash
Cucurbita
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Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Best all-around butternut type. The thick-necked fruits of Early Butternut hybrid squash have small seed cavities and weigh an average of 2-2.5 pounds. Early Butternut is relished for its light, sweet, nutty flavor and firm texture that does not become mushy or watery in baking or when pureed for pies and soups. The flesh cooks to a dark orange color.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Vining
Height
12–24 in
Spread
60–96 in
Form
Winter Squash
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Monoecious--pollination required
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
100 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid