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Ultra HP Winter Squash: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Ultra HP is a hybrid butternut from Hollar Seeds in the Ultra Butternut line, with strong vigorous vines and long light tan fruit about 15 by 4.5 inches.

Key facts

Days to maturity
90–95 days
Growth habit
Vining
Listed for
United States

Overview

Ultra HP is a hybrid butternut from Hollar Seeds in the Ultra Butternut line, with strong vigorous vines and long light tan fruit about 15 by 4.5 inches. The orange flesh is fine-grained and the squash stores well. About 90 days.

Ultra HP traits

  • Hybrid butternut from Hollar Seeds
  • Long light tan fruit about 15 x 4.5 in
  • Fine-grained orange flesh
  • Strong vines; stores well; about 90 days

Good for

  • Roasting and soups
  • Storage

Compare with other winter squash varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Ultra HP this page90–95 daysVining—
Anna Swartz90–100 daysVining—
Australian Butter90–100 daysVining—
Avalon90 daysVining—
Blue Prince F190 daysVining—
Buttercup90 daysVining—
Frisco Butternut90 daysVining—

Ultra HP FAQ

What kind of winter squash is Ultra HP?

Ultra HP is a hybrid butternut from Hollar Seeds in the Ultra Butternut line, with strong vigorous vines and long light tan fruit about 15 by 4.5 inches. The orange flesh is fine-grained and the squash stores well.

How many days to maturity is Ultra HP?

Ultra HP is listed at 90–95 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 Ultra HP compare with other winter squash varieties?

Ultra HP: 90–95 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 Ultra HP good for?

Ultra HP 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.

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.

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