Key facts
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- United States
Overview
Autumn Frost, per a grower's note, is a butternut with a rounder shape than the usual bottle form, in the 2 to 3 pound class, and it stores well. Treat it as a standard butternut for spacing and season.
Autumn Frost traits
- Round butternut of 2 to 3 pounds
- Keeps well in storage
Good for
- Roasting
- Winter storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Frost this page | — | — | — |
| Akehime | — | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Asian Gold | — | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
Autumn Frost FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Autumn Frost?
Autumn Frost, per a grower's note, is a butternut with a rounder shape than the usual bottle form, in the 2 to 3 pound class, and it stores well. Treat it as a standard butternut for spacing and season.
How does Autumn Frost compare with other winter squash varieties?
Similar winter squash varieties include Akehime, Ambercup (100 days), Anna Swartz (90–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Autumn Frost good for?
Autumn Frost is grown for roasting, winter 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.