Vegetables
Butternut Squash 'Hunter'
Cucurbita moschata
A squash with early-maturing fruit, prolonging the harvesting period. It has a compact growing habit and produces smaller fruit, making it a good option for smaller vegetable plots. Bred in the UK, it has been developed to cope well with unreliable UK summers. Plant in a sunny spot.
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 50cm
- Spread
- 2m
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow under cover March-May, or May-June in-situ. Sow seeds on their sides, 12mm deep in individual pots. Keep at a minimum temperature of 10°C. Pot on once germination has occurred and acclimatise seedlings before planting out once risk of frost has passed. Plant with 120cm of spacing to ensure good air circulation.
Aftercare
Plants will need protection from slugs and snails. Prone to powdery mildew. Water at the base rather than on leaves. Cut fruit from vine with a 5cm of stalk left on. Cure fruit in sun for 5 days before using.
Gallery
Ref. SEB016