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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bush Buttercup puts buttercup-quality fruit on an upright bush plant. Two strains share the name: one from Burgess Seed and Plant Company (1952) with light green fruit like Buttercup, and New Hampshire Bush Buttercup from the University of New Hampshire (1951), a Buttercup x Zapallito cross that sets its fruit at the crown, matures earlier and grows larger fruit than Buttercup while keeping similar quality. Either way it suits gardens where a long buttercup vine will not fit, and the New Hampshire strain was aimed at the far northern limit of squash growing. About 80 days.
Bush Buttercup traits
- Buttercup type on an upright bush plant
- Burgess strain (1952) with light green fruit
- New Hampshire strain (1951) from Buttercup x Zapallito
- Crown-setting, earlier and larger than Buttercup
- Adapted to northern short seasons; about 80 days
Good for
- Small gardens
- Northern gardens
- Baking
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Buttercup this page | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Cornell Bush Delicata | 80–100 days | Bush | — |
| Table Queen Bush | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Autumn Delight | 78 days | Bush | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Delicata | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Cream of The Crop | 75 days | Bush | — |
Bush Buttercup FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Bush Buttercup?
Bush Buttercup puts buttercup-quality fruit on an upright bush plant. Two strains share the name: one from Burgess Seed and Plant Company (1952) with light green fruit like Buttercup, and New Hampshire Bush Buttercup from the University of New Hampshire (1951), a Buttercup x Zapallito cross that sets its fruit at the crown, matures earlier and grows larger fruit than Buttercup while keeping similar quality.
How many days to maturity is Bush Buttercup?
Bush Buttercup 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 Bush Buttercup compare with other winter squash varieties?
Bush Buttercup: 80 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Cornell Bush Delicata (80–100 days), Table Queen Bush (80 days), Autumn Delight (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bush Buttercup good for?
Bush Buttercup is grown for small gardens, northern gardens, baking.
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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- 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.