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Week 13 – March 29, 2024

Plant Information

Burpee's Butterbush Squash

  • Burpee's Butterbush Squash - Bloom
  • Burpee's Butterbush Squash - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

Common Name: Winter Squash, Butternut Squash

Spacing: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)

Height: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Width: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Butterbush is a space-saver in the garden, growing about 4 ft. (1.2 m) wide when planted in well-drained moist soil. 
Each of these delicious squash plants produces five butternut-shaped fruits. 
This winter squash keeps for months  – a versatile veggie AND an excellent source of vitamin A.

Grower Information:
Exclusively Burpee!

Space-saving plants grow about 4 ft. (1.2 m) wide, with each plant producing five 1 to 1.5-Ib. (0.5 to 0.7-kg) fruits.