Scientific Name | Cucurbita moschata |
Growing Days | 100-110 |
Varieties We Grow | Waltham; Orange |
Growing Notes | Butternut squash does great on a trellis as well as along the ground. Give it lots of room to spread! |
Battle of the Bugs | Butternut squash is resistant to squash vine borers so that makes it one of the hardier squashes. Squash bugs do take their toll though. |
Fun Fact | Butternut squash was developed at the Waltham Experiment Station in Massachusetts, which was is the oldest agricultural experiment station in the United States (est. 1871). |
Don’t Waste It! | Enjoy it roasted, steamed, mashed, or pureed. Don’t forget to roast the seeds too! |