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- Days to maturity
- 81 days
- Breeder
- Johnny's Selected Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Bushy, upright, vining
Overview
Bonbon is a buttercup-type Cucurbita maxima from Johnny's Selected Seeds that won AAS honors in 2005 for better taste, uniformity and yield than other buttercups. Fruit is boxy, 6 inches across and 4 to 5 lb, dark green with silver stripes, with thick, sweet orange flesh; about four per plant. The plant is bushy and upright at first, then vining to 8 ft. About 81 days from transplant or 88 from seed, earlier than most buttercups, which helps in short seasons. Tolerant of powdery mildew. Cure a week or two after harvest for the best flavor and storage.
Bonbon traits
- Boxy dark green buttercup with silver stripes, 4 to 5 lb
- Thick, sweet orange flesh
- Bushy upright plant that vines to 8 ft
- 81 days from transplant, 88 from seed
- About four fruits per plant
- Powdery mildew tolerance; 2005 AAS winner
Good for
- Baking and mashing
- Pies and soups
- Storage squash
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonbon this page | 81 days | — | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bush Buttercup | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Cornell Bush Delicata | 80–100 days | Bush | — |
Bonbon FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Bonbon?
Bonbon is a buttercup-type Cucurbita maxima from Johnny's Selected Seeds that won AAS honors in 2005 for better taste, uniformity and yield than other buttercups. Fruit is boxy, 6 inches across and 4 to 5 lb, dark green with silver stripes, with thick, sweet orange flesh; about four per plant.
How many days to maturity is Bonbon?
Bonbon is listed at 81 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 Bonbon compare with other winter squash varieties?
Bonbon: 81 days. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bonbon good for?
Bonbon is grown for baking and mashing, pies and soups, 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.
- Winter Squash growing guide
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- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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