Squash 'Butterbush' F1

  • Product number: 213545
  • Origin: Central America
  • Latin: Cucurbita moschata

This butternut squash (also known as bottle-gourd squash) is harvestable very early and takes up little space. The plant does not produce tendrils and is compact, much like a zucchini. Ideal for raised garden beds or pots! Butternut squash are easy to use because the seeds are only in the bulbous end; additionally, they are very tasty and have a soft texture.

Squash can be grown outdoors without any problems. The growing tips can be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather results in the best storability. All squash are edible! For some varieties, we list synonyms, which are other names by which the variety is known. For other varieties, we list very similar types; if you have a clear preference for one of those listed together, please indicate it clearly.

Names:
Latin: Cucurbita moschata
Dutch: Pompoen
Also known as: Flessenhals-pompoen
English: Squash

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Sowing method: From mid-March (indoors) or from mid-May outdoors at the final destination. Planting distance 100x150 cm. Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without problems. The growing tips should be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather gives the best storability.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Yellow flowers
  • Origin: Central America
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Cucurbita moschata
  • Dutch: Pumpkin
  • Also known as: Bottle gourd
  • English: Squash
  • All year round

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