Nutterbutter
Variety
Approved Data
created by steffen a. at 06.02.2021
Color
Beige
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Uniform, small-fruited butternut squash with fruit weighing about 0.8-1.2 kg. Climbing. High yielding. Robust against powdery mildew. Good taste. Rather short development time, therefore suitable for harsher locations. Good storability. Skin is not edible.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Germination temperature for cultivation: above 20°C, with slight temperature fluctuations day/night. Protect with fleece on cold nights below 10°C. Fertilize and water regularly. Do not damage the roots when planting out. Protect from snails at the beginning if necessary.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
100 cm
Row spacing
150 cm
Seeding depth
3 cm
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Land snails