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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
  • Winter Squash

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Location: Henderson County, NC
Date: 2023-07-13
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Location: Henderson County, NC
Date: 2023-07-19
Location: Henderson County, NC
Date: 2023-07-19
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Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Oct 30, 2014 6:48 PM concerning plant:
    Grew this about a dozen years ago. Compact plant comparable to a summer squash. Fruits are small, under two lbs, averaged about 4 fruits per plant. Flavor, typical butternut. Good for folks with limited space and who like small fruits. I have space so I prefer the larger vining types.
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