Autumn Frost
Variety
Autumn Frost
created by MeineDas at 18.05.2026
Features
Growth habit
growth habit: rank
Color
Frucht: beige
Taste
sweetish
buttery
Resistances
downy mildew resistant
Location
planting: outdoor
planting: raised bed
planting: near compost
Heat requirement: high
light: sunny to semi-shady
fertilization: high
Soil: Well fertilized
Fruit shape
ribbed
pear-shaped
Season Overview
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Description
The Autumn Frost F1 is a small, highly ornamental nutmeg squash (approx. 450–500 g) that stands out for its "frosted," brown-orange skin. It has a sweet, fruity flavor and a firm texture, making it ideal for baking, roasting, or stuffing. The variety has a long shelf life (up to 12 months) and is resistant to powdery mildew.
F1 Hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
No growing tips available for this plant.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Germination temperature
18 – 22 °C (Degrees Celsius)
Plant distance
100 cm
Row spacing
100 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Pests
Land snails
