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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Avalon is a hybrid butternut with buff-colored fruit about 3.5 by 9 inches and fine-grained orange flesh. A standard-sized butternut for roasting and soups, it matures in about 90 days on vines in full sun.
Avalon traits
- Hybrid butternut type
- Buff fruit about 3.5 x 9 in
- Fine-grained orange flesh; about 90 days
Good for
- Roasting and soups
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon this page | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Prince F1 | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Buttercup | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Frisco Butternut | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Golden Hubbard | 90 days | Vining | — |
Avalon FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Avalon?
Avalon is a hybrid butternut with buff-colored fruit about 3.5 by 9 inches and fine-grained orange flesh. A standard-sized butternut for roasting and soups, it matures in about 90 days on vines in full sun.
How many days to maturity is Avalon?
Avalon 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 Avalon compare with other winter squash varieties?
Avalon: 90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Anna Swartz (90–100 days), Australian Butter (90–100 days), Blue Prince F1 (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Avalon good for?
Avalon is grown for roasting and soups, 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
- 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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