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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Breeder
- Johnny's Selected Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Compact Fruit Color (Harvest): Tan
Overview
Butterscotch F1 is a personal-size butternut (Cucurbita moschata) from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a 2015 AAS winner. Fruit has a straight neck, tan skin, 6 inches long by 3 wide and about 1.25 lb, with flesh described as uncommonly sweet, nutty and lightly starchy. Compact plants spread just 3 ft, need 5 to 6 sq ft each, set 4 or more fruits, and are container-friendly. Start indoors and transplant after frost about 18 inches apart without disturbing roots, or direct sow at 70 F. About 85 days from transplant, 100 from seed. Tolerates powdery mildew. Cut stems when they dry and the skin hardens, cure in sun 5 to 10 days, and store at 50 to 55 F.
Butterscotch F1 traits
- Straight-neck tan butternut, 6 by 3 inches, about 1.25 lb
- Uncommonly sweet, nutty, lightly starchy flesh
- Compact plant, 3 ft spread, 4 or more fruits
- 85 days from transplant, 100 from seed
- Powdery mildew tolerance
- 2015 AAS winner from Johnny's
Good for
- Roasting and stuffing
- Single-serving squash
- Container growing
- Storage squash
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterscotch F1 this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Baby Delica | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Burgess Buttercup | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Bush Delicata | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Carnival | 85–95 days | Semi-bush | — |
| Gold Nugget | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Hijinks F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
Butterscotch F1 FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Butterscotch F1?
Butterscotch F1 is a personal-size butternut (Cucurbita moschata) from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a 2015 AAS winner. Fruit has a straight neck, tan skin, 6 inches long by 3 wide and about 1.25 lb, with flesh described as uncommonly sweet, nutty and lightly starchy.
How many days to maturity is Butterscotch F1?
Butterscotch F1 is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Butterscotch F1 compare with other winter squash varieties?
Butterscotch F1: 85 days. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Delica (85 days), Burgess Buttercup (85–95 days), Bush Delicata (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Butterscotch F1 good for?
Butterscotch F1 is grown for roasting and stuffing, single-serving squash, container growing, storage squash.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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