Squash 'Butterbush'
Food growing
Quick overview
F1 Compact plants ideal for growing in containers. Smaller pale skinned fruits with deep red/orange flesh, store well. Use in butternut dishes; roasted, mashed or in soups! x1 seed packet in the Grow Club.
F1 Compact plants ideal for growing in containers. Smaller pale skinned fruits with deep red/orange flesh, store well. Use in butternut dishes; roasted, mashed or in soups! x1 seed packet in the Grow Club.
Plant Details
Grow:
April to June
Genus / Species:
Cucurbita moschata
Cultivar / Variety:
'Butterbush'
Common Name:
Squash
Harvest Time:
From September, cut them leaving some of the stalk in place and they will store well.
Height / Spread:
40cm tall
Type:
Annual
Preferred Conditions
Sow Depth:
2cm, seeds on the side to prevent rot
Soil Type:
Well-drained, fertile
Where to Plant:
Start in 9cm pots inside | Move to containers or veg patches in Mid-May
Position:
Full sun/part sun/sheltered
Spacing:
40cm apart
Watering:
keep moist, not too wet. Feed weekly with tomato fertiliser when fruiting.
Feeding:
A balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied if soil conditions are less fertile.
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