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Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Butternut Squash

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Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Location: raised bed
Date: 2021-07-14
First harvest on July 14th.
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Location: raised bed
Date: 2021-07-14
Holding two Butterbush squash in my hand.
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Comments:
  • Posted by pod (east Texas pineywoods - Zone 8a) on Jul 15, 2021 7:55 PM concerning plant:
    This Butterbush squash makes a manageable size squash plant for containers or raised beds.

    The fruit are personal size. They should provide enough for a meal.
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jul 4, 2013 1:25 PM concerning plant:
    A small hybrid (1-2 lb) butternut whose biggest claim to fame is its compact bush. A spacesaver.

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