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Autumn Gold Butternut Squash

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Autumn Gold Butternut Squash is a hybrid winter squash variety with a unique coloration of light cream streaks on a golden background. Excellent flavor and consistent size. Cucurbita moschata. 90 days to maturity.

30 seeds per packet

Description

Autumn Gold Butternut Squash is a hybrid butternut squash variety that has a unique, golden color with light cream streaks. This variety is as eye-catching as it is delicious! The fruits have excellent flavor, but are also highly-desirable for ornamental purposes.

Autumn Gold Butternut Squash products heavy yields of fruits that average 2-3 lbs each. The fruits have a thick neck with a slight bell shape at the bottom. They are consistently-sized and can be harvested small as "early butternut" or allowed to reach full size.

 

Growing Information

Autumn Gold Butternut Squash may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting seeds every 12" along the intended row. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Winter Squash can be susceptible to plant diseases like downy mildew and powdery mildew if leaves receive excess moisture. As a result, we recommend using drip irrigation on winter squash to reduce plant moisture and feed plants more effectively. During periods of heavy rainfall, using a fungicide like Liquid Copper can help to alleviate disease pressure as well.

Winter Squash is a crop that will produce a one-time harvest at the end of the growing season. They should be harvested when plants die back and the fruits obtain their full color. Stem hardness is also an indication of fruit maturity. Once stems harden, fruits are ready for harvest using a set of pruning shears. Winter Squash can be stored in a cool, dry place for several months, depending on variety and sugar content. Once fruits are harvested, remove the plants from the garden to prevent any fungal spores from overwintering and becoming a problem in future years. Proper crop rotation is extremely important with all pumpkin varieties to reduce disease and pest pressure.

Autumn Gold Butternut Squash Planting Information

Planting Method: direct seed

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/2"

Seed Spacing: 18-24"

Row Spacing: 5-6'

Days to Maturity: 90

Disease Resistance: None

Be sure to check out our Winter Squash Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow winter squash at home.