Varieties
Early Butternut F1
Variety
Early Butternut F1
Approved Data
created by ChillerDave at 04.01.2021
Seed packet
Features
Color
beige
Fruit shape
bell-shaped
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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Description
F1 hybrid. Also found under 'Avalon'. Good, nutty flavor. Bell-shaped fruits. Will weigh 1-2kg, up to ø=10 cm/3.9 in & 30 cm/11.8 in long. Orange flesh. Good for storage. Germination after 7-14 days at 22°C/72°F.
F1 Hybrid
Growing tips
Regularly water and fertilize. Compost is well suited. Harvest before the first frost. At temperatures below 12°C/54°F protect with a film.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
100 cm
Row spacing
150 cm
Seeding depth
3 cm
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Pests
Land snails
