Nutterbutter Butternut Squash: Early-Maturing, Nutty-Sweet Delight
Discover the Nutterbutter Butternut Squash, a game-changer for regions with shorter growing seasons. This early-maturing variety reaches harvest in just 90 days, offering gardeners a reliable butternut option where others might struggle. Developed through careful breeding, Nutterbutter boasts uniform fruits with a consistently nutty, sweet flavor that lives up to its playful name.
Nutterbutter excels in both taste and practicality. Its personal-sized fruits, weighing 2.5-3.5 lbs, are perfect for small households or single servings. The rich, sweet, nutty flavor makes it ideal for roasting, pureeing into soups, or using in baked goods. Gardeners will appreciate its tolerance to powdery mildew, ensuring a healthier crop throughout the season.
These squash plants have a vining habit, spreading 12-15 inches in height with vines extending up to 15 feet. Plant seeds or transplants 36 inches apart in rows 5-6 feet apart to give them ample room to grow. Nutterbutter’s early maturity and consistent production make it an excellent choice for both home gardeners and market growers looking to extend their butternut offerings.
Growing Success Tips:
- Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost for a head start
- Ensure soil temperature is at least 60-65°F (15-18°C) for direct sowing
- Water deeply and consistently, providing about 1 inch of water per week
- Harvest when the skin turns tan and becomes hard to the touch
Nutterbutter Butternut Squash offers a delicious and reliable harvest, even in challenging climates. Its early maturity and excellent flavor make it a must-try for any squash enthusiast.
For best storage, cure fruits in a warm, dry place for 10 days before moving to a cool, dark location.
Product Features
- Maturity: 90 days
- Fruit size: 2.5-3.5 lbs
- Plant habit: Vining
- Bred for uniformity and early ripening
- Spacing: 36 inches between plants
- Row spacing: 5-6 feet
- Soil temperature: 60-65°F (15-18°C)
- Sun requirement: Full sun
Key Benefits
- Early-maturing for short-season regions
- Consistently nutty, sweet flavor
- Some tolerance to powdery mildew
- Excellent for storage when properly cured
