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- Days to maturity
- 89 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Zenith is an F1 butternut bred by J. Hollar (1985) with uniform light tan fruit about 3 by 8.5 inches and orange flesh of good quality. It is smaller than Waltham and comparable to Butternut Ponca, on medium-length vines. About 89 days.
Zenith traits
- F1 butternut from Hollar, 1985
- Uniform light tan fruit about 3 x 8.5 in
- Smaller than Waltham with quality orange flesh
- Medium-length vines; about 89 days
Good for
- Roasting and soups
- Home garden
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith this page | 89 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 | — |
Zenith FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Zenith?
Zenith is an F1 butternut bred by J. Hollar (1985) with uniform light tan fruit about 3 by 8.5 inches and orange flesh of good quality.
How many days to maturity is Zenith?
Zenith is listed at 89 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 Zenith compare with other winter squash varieties?
Zenith: 89 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 Zenith good for?
Zenith is grown for roasting and soups, home garden.
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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