Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Really Big Hybrid (listed by Seminis-Asgrow as Really Big, bred by Jim Waltrip, 2000) is a large butternut F1 for the home garden. Fruit is blocky, about 12 by 7 inches, with tan skin, a thick neck and deep orange flesh, and it stores well. The plant is vigorous. Comparable to Butternut Supreme, needing about 105 days.
Really Big Hybrid traits
- F1 butternut hybrid released in 2000
- Blocky tan fruit about 12 x 7 in with a thick neck
- Deep orange flesh; good storage
- Vigorous plant; about 105 days
Good for
- Roasting and soups
- Home garden
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Really Big Hybrid this page | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Butternut | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Berrettina Piacentina | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Delica | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Flat White Boer | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Futsu Black | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Hubbard True Green Improved | 105 days | Vining | — |
Really Big Hybrid FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Really Big Hybrid?
Really Big Hybrid (listed by Seminis-Asgrow as Really Big, bred by Jim Waltrip, 2000) is a large butternut F1 for the home garden. Fruit is blocky, about 12 by 7 inches, with tan skin, a thick neck and deep orange flesh, and it stores well.
How many days to maturity is Really Big Hybrid?
Really Big Hybrid is listed at 105 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 Really Big Hybrid compare with other winter squash varieties?
Really Big Hybrid: 105 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Butternut (105 days), Berrettina Piacentina (105 days), Delica (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Really Big Hybrid good for?
Really Big Hybrid is grown for roasting and soups, home garden, 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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