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Butternut Squash

Botanical Name:

Cucurbita moschata 'Butternut'

Butternut squash is a versatile, nutrient-rich vegetable commonly used in soups, stews, and as a side dish. It is high in Vitamin A and fibre, and is a good source of potassium and magnesium. 

  • Fruit is uniformly blocky with a thick neck and a small seed cavity
  • Flesh is dark orange
  • Semi-vining
  • Good post-harvest shelf life
  • Full Sun
  • Space 36-48" apart
  • Heavy compost recommended
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Hardiness Zone

3

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Flower Colour

  • Yellow
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  • Photo courtesy of Roelands Plant Farms Inc.
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Height

18 in-36 in

Width

Spread

72 in-96 in

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Plant Characteristics

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Exposure

  • Full Sun
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Soil Moisture

  • Moist to Average
  • Well-drained
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Growth Rate

  • Medium
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Foliage Colour

  • Green
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Critter

  • Deer Resistant
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Attributes

  • Edible
  • Drought Tolerant
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Garden Uses

  • Herbal/edible garden
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