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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ponca Baby is a small butternut developed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with organic and small-farm growers in mind, and an All-America Selections winner in 2021. Fruit is tan-skinned with a small seed cavity and dense, nutty-sweet orange flesh; sizes are reported from under a pound to about 2 pounds, single-serving either way. Vines are shorter than standard butternut and set a high number of fruit per plant, so it produces well in modest spaces. Sow directly into warm soil after frost, keep moisture even, let the fruit harden fully on the vine, then cure for better flavor and storage. About 90 days.
Ponca Baby traits
- Small butternut from University of Nebraska-Lincoln; AAS 2021
- Tan-skinned single-serving fruit of up to about 2 lb
- Small seed cavity with dense, nutty-sweet orange flesh
- Shorter vines with a high fruit count
- Bred with organic production in mind
Good for
- Single servings
- Roasting halved
- Small gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca Baby 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 | — |
| Buttercup | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Frisco Butternut | 90 days | Vining | — |
Ponca Baby FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Ponca Baby?
Ponca Baby is a small butternut developed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with organic and small-farm growers in mind, and an All-America Selections winner in 2021. Fruit is tan-skinned with a small seed cavity and dense, nutty-sweet orange flesh; sizes are reported from under a pound to about 2 pounds, single-serving either way.
How many days to maturity is Ponca Baby?
Ponca Baby 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 Ponca Baby compare with other winter squash varieties?
Ponca Baby: 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 Ponca Baby good for?
Ponca Baby is grown for single servings, roasting halved, small gardens.
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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