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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee Butter Boy is a hybrid butternut squash bearing fruit of about 2.5 pounds, a handy single-meal size compared with larger butternuts. Grow it on vines in full sun and allow about 80 days from sowing, then cure before storing.
Burpee Butter Boy traits
- Hybrid butternut type
- Fruit of about 2.5 lb
- About 80 days from sowing
Good for
- Roasting
- Home garden
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee Butter Boy this page | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Naguri | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
Burpee Butter Boy FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Burpee Butter Boy?
Burpee Butter Boy is a hybrid butternut squash bearing fruit of about 2.5 pounds, a handy single-meal size compared with larger butternuts. Grow it on vines in full sun and allow about 80 days from sowing, then cure before storing.
How many days to maturity is Burpee Butter Boy?
Burpee Butter Boy 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 Burpee Butter Boy compare with other winter squash varieties?
Burpee Butter Boy: 80 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Burpee Butter Boy good for?
Burpee Butter Boy is grown for roasting, home garden.
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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