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- Days to maturity
- 75–87 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee Butterbush answers the usual complaint about butternut squash: the vines eat the whole garden. This one grows as a compact bush that stays roughly within a 3 to 4 foot footprint, sending out only modest runners late in the season, yet the fruit is a true butternut in shape and flavor. Expect fruit of around 1.5 pounds with deep reddish-orange flesh that is sweet and nutty. Sow seed an inch deep once frost has passed, or transplant seedlings, and give it full sun and steady water. Pick once a fingernail no longer marks the tan rind and the stem has started to dry, then cure for a week or two before storing; it holds well through winter. A sensible pick for raised beds, small plots and large containers.
Burpee Butterbush traits
- Compact bush habit with only short late-season runners
- Fruit around 1.5 lb with deep reddish-orange flesh
- Butternut flavor and shape on a space-saving plant
- Rind hardens to tan; cure 1-2 weeks before storing
- Keeps well through the winter months
Good for
- Raised beds and containers
- Roasting and soups
- Winter storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee Butterbush this page | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Cream of The Crop | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Early Acorn | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Hi-Beta Gold | 75 days | Bush | — |
| Autumn Delight | 78 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Buttercup | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Cornell Bush Delicata | 80–100 days | Bush | — |
Burpee Butterbush FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Burpee Butterbush?
Burpee Butterbush answers the usual complaint about butternut squash: the vines eat the whole garden. This one grows as a compact bush that stays roughly within a 3 to 4 foot footprint, sending out only modest runners late in the season, yet the fruit is a true butternut in shape and flavor.
How many days to maturity is Burpee Butterbush?
Burpee Butterbush is listed at 75–87 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 Burpee Butterbush compare with other winter squash varieties?
Burpee Butterbush: 75–87 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Cream of The Crop (75 days), Early Acorn (75 days), Hi-Beta Gold (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Burpee Butterbush good for?
Burpee Butterbush is grown for raised beds and containers, roasting and soups, winter storage.
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
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- 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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.