Butternut Pumpkin

PUMPKIN: BUTTERNUT

(CUCURBITA MOSCHATA)

A smooth skinned pear-shaped pumpkin to 25cm long

with a small seed cavity in the dry orange flesh.

A nutty flavoured, good storage pumpkin.

Plant early in the season in a cool climate.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT, NOV, DEC

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: AUG – NOV

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.0-7.5

Rich well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Plant seed 2.5cm deep,

transplant or thin to 80-100cm apart.

Protect seeds from birds/rodents with an upturned pot.

DAYS TO HARVEST

85-120 Days

APPROX 12 SEEDS