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- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Metro PMR is a butternut hybrid developed with Cornell University for strong powdery mildew resistance, which keeps the vines green and productive through the humid late summer when ordinary butternuts collapse. Compact vines set smallish, bottle-shaped tan fruit of 2.5 to 3.5 pounds with dense, sweet, deep orange flesh. Sow directly into warm soil after frost and allow room to spread. Let the rind harden fully, cure one to two weeks in a warm, ventilated spot, and the squash stores for several months. About 105 days.
Metro PMR traits
- Butternut hybrid bred with Cornell University
- High resistance to powdery mildew
- Compact vines
- Tan, bottle-shaped fruit of 2.5-3.5 lb
- Dense, sweet deep orange flesh
- Long storage; about 105 days
Good for
- Roasting and soups
- Humid-climate gardens
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro PMR 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 | — |
Metro PMR FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Metro PMR?
Metro PMR is a butternut hybrid developed with Cornell University for strong powdery mildew resistance, which keeps the vines green and productive through the humid late summer when ordinary butternuts collapse. Compact vines set smallish, bottle-shaped tan fruit of 2.5 to 3.5 pounds with dense, sweet, deep orange flesh.
How many days to maturity is Metro PMR?
Metro PMR 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 Metro PMR compare with other winter squash varieties?
Metro PMR: 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 Metro PMR good for?
Metro PMR is grown for roasting and soups, humid-climate gardens, 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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