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- Growth habit
- Vining
- Breeder
- University of Massachusetts
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Waltham Butternut, developed at the University of Massachusetts (Robert Young, Waltham Experiment Station) from African and New Hampshire Butternut parents, is the standard butternut and a 1970 AAS winner. It was selected for greater uniformity in shape and color and better flavor than earlier butternuts. As a Cucurbita moschata it takes heat and humidity better than pepo-type winter squash. The tan, cylindrical fruit has a small seed cavity and a long neck of orange flesh and stores for months at cool room temperature. Direct sow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; in hot regions a late-summer sowing for fall harvest works well. Cure about 10 days in warmth before storing.
Waltham Butternut traits
- Tan cylindrical butternut with small seed cavity and long neck
- Uniform shape and color, good flavor
- C. moschata with good heat and humidity tolerance
- Stores for months when cured
- University of Massachusetts release; 1970 AAS winner
Good for
- Roasting and soups
- Storage squash
- Hot humid regions
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Butternut this page | — | Vining | — |
| Akehime | — | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Asian Gold | — | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
Waltham Butternut FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Waltham Butternut?
Waltham Butternut, developed at the University of Massachusetts (Robert Young, Waltham Experiment Station) from African and New Hampshire Butternut parents, is the standard butternut and a 1970 AAS winner. It was selected for greater uniformity in shape and color and better flavor than earlier butternuts.
How does Waltham Butternut compare with other winter squash varieties?
Waltham Butternut: vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Akehime, Ambercup (100 days), Anna Swartz (90–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Waltham Butternut good for?
Waltham Butternut is grown for roasting and soups, storage squash, hot humid regions.
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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Source
Source: All-America Selections
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