Cucurbita moschata
Butternut
Common names: Butternut squash, Pear squash
Photo: George Chernilevsky · Public Domain · Source
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Description
The Butternut bears pear‑shaped fruits with creamy, almost fiber‑free flesh and a fine, slightly sweet flavor—ideal for soups, purees, and baking. Its small seed cavity means a lot of usable flesh, and when fully mature it can be stored until spring.
Care instructions
Start indoors in April, as this heat‑loving variety needs a head start. Transplant after the last frost (mid‑May, week 20) to the warmest, sunniest spot in the garden. Water generously at the roots and provide mature composted soil. Harvest late, when the skin is beige and hard and the stem has browned, then allow the pumpkins to finish ripening off the vine.
Companion planting
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