Hunter Butternut Squash
Cucurbita moschata
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Plant Details
| Variety | Hunter Butternut Squash |
| Pronunciation | kyoo-KUHR-bee-tah Moss-KAH-tah |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Hybrid |
| Habit | Vining |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 18–24 in |
| Width | 36–48 in |
| Spacing | 1.5 times the width |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Uses | Hybrid; Early; Heavy yields; Bred for cooler climates; Sweet; 6-7 one and three-quarter to two and a half pound fruits |
Description
A classic butternut that sprints past most common varieties. The shapely fruit have creamy, smooth textured, sweet orange flesh, and average 1 ¼-2 pounds each. Healthy plants are highly productive too. These long-storing squash will provide delicious eating all winter long.
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