Description

Early Butternut Squash is a fast-maturing winter squash variety valued for its smooth tan skin, sweet orange flesh, and rich, nutty flavor. The elongated, bell-shaped fruits are smaller and earlier than traditional butternut types, making them well-suited for shorter growing seasons while still delivering excellent taste and storage quality.

This productive variety produces vigorous vines that set reliable yields of uniform fruits. Early Butternut Squash is ideal for roasting, baking, soups, purees, and steaming, offering a creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor that improves after curing. Its early maturity makes it a dependable choice for gardeners who want winter squash without a long wait.

• Type: Annual winter squash (Cucurbita moschata)
• Direct sow: After all danger of frost has passed
• Start indoors (optional): 3–4 weeks before last frost
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24–36 inches (vining habit)
• Days to maturity: 85–95 days

Squash grows best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and plenty of space for vine growth. Mulching helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds while keeping developing fruits clean. Harvest before the first hard frost and cure in a warm, dry place to enhance sweetness and improve storage life. Properly cured squash can store for several months.

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