Nutterbutter
Variety
Approved Data
created by Die Krautgärtner at 06.02.2021
Color
Beige
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Uniform, small-fruited butternut squash with fruit weighing about 0.8-1.2 kg. Climbing. High yielding. Robust against powdery mildew. Good taste. Rather short development time, therefore suitable for harsher locations. Good storability. Skin is not edible.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Germination temperature for cultivation: above 20°C, with small temperature fluctuations day/night. In cold nights below 10°C protect with fleece. Fertilize and water regularly. Do not damage the roots when planting. In the beginning, protect from snails if necessary.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
100 cm
Row spacing
150 cm
Seeding depth
3 cm
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Land snails