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- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Harris Betternut is a hybrid butternut of medium size with golden flesh and a small seed cavity, so little of the fruit is wasted. Storage quality is excellent. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 88 days from sowing, then cure before putting it away for winter.
Harris Betternut traits
- Hybrid butternut of medium size
- Golden flesh with a small seed cavity
- Excellent storage; about 88 days
Good for
- Roasting and soups
- Winter storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Betternut this page | 88 days | Vining | — |
| Vegetable Spaghetti | 88–110 days | Vining | — |
| Butternut Supreme | 87 days | Vining | — |
| German | 87 days | Vining | — |
| Zenith | 89 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
Harris Betternut FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Harris Betternut?
Harris Betternut is a hybrid butternut of medium size with golden flesh and a small seed cavity, so little of the fruit is wasted. Storage quality is excellent.
How many days to maturity is Harris Betternut?
Harris Betternut is listed at 88 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 Harris Betternut compare with other winter squash varieties?
Harris Betternut: 88 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Vegetable Spaghetti (88–110 days), Butternut Supreme (87 days), German (87 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Harris Betternut good for?
Harris Betternut is grown for 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
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- 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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