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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Autumn Glow, a Burpee introduction from 2000, is a butternut whose fruit ripens gold rather than tan and whose foliage is spattered with yellow, so the plant is decorative before harvest. Vines are compact at about 4 feet, and the fruit is around 8 inches long. About 80 days from sowing.
Autumn Glow traits
- Butternut type from Burpee, 2000
- Gold-skinned fruit about 8 in
- Compact vines around 4 ft
- Yellow-spattered foliage
Good for
- Small gardens
- Roasting
- Ornamental foliage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Glow this page | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Naguri | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
Autumn Glow FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Autumn Glow?
Autumn Glow, a Burpee introduction from 2000, is a butternut whose fruit ripens gold rather than tan and whose foliage is spattered with yellow, so the plant is decorative before harvest. Vines are compact at about 4 feet, and the fruit is around 8 inches long.
How many days to maturity is Autumn Glow?
Autumn Glow is listed at 80 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 Autumn Glow compare with other winter squash varieties?
Autumn Glow: 80 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days), Burpee Butter Boy (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Autumn Glow good for?
Autumn Glow is grown for small gardens, roasting, ornamental foliage.
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)
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