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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Buttercup, introduced by Harris Seeds of Rochester in 1932, was the flavor benchmark for winter squash for decades. This Cucurbita maxima bears rounded, flattened 3 to 5 pound fruit with dark green to gray-green skin, grayish stripes and a small warty button at the blossom end. The deep orange flesh is dense, dry, sweet and completely stringless, noticeably less watery than acorn or kabocha. Vines are long, so sow an inch deep after frost when soil is over 65F, thin to two plants per hill and allow 5 to 8 feet between hills. Cure about ten days at room temperature; it then keeps two to three months. Kabocha is often confused with it, but true Buttercup is larger and carries the button.
Buttercup traits
- Cucurbita maxima released by Harris Seeds in 1932
- Flattened round fruit of 3-5 lb with a turban button
- Dark green skin with grayish stripes
- Deep orange, dry, sweet and stringless flesh
- Long vines needing 5-8 ft between hills
- Stores 2-3 months after a 10-day cure
Good for
- Mashing and baking
- Pies
- Storage squash
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup this page | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Avalon | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Prince F1 | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Frisco Butternut | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Golden Hubbard | 90 days | Vining | — |
Buttercup FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Buttercup?
Buttercup, introduced by Harris Seeds of Rochester in 1932, was the flavor benchmark for winter squash for decades. This Cucurbita maxima bears rounded, flattened 3 to 5 pound fruit with dark green to gray-green skin, grayish stripes and a small warty button at the blossom end.
How many days to maturity is Buttercup?
Buttercup is listed at 90 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 Buttercup compare with other winter squash varieties?
Buttercup: 90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Anna Swartz (90–100 days), Australian Butter (90–100 days), Avalon (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Buttercup good for?
Buttercup is grown for mashing and baking, pies, 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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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.