The most popular winter squash in the United States, these rich orange fleshed fruits are ideal for long term storage and make the most scrumptious pies.  ‘Butternut’ is also more tolerant of squash bugs than other squashes.  The fruits will store up to nine months under ideal conditions. 

Fruit Size: Best picked under 8”
Spacing: 3’-4’ 
Days to Maturity: 50-55
Container Size: 6 - 1" x 2.5" Plugs (Hearty Plants In 4-6 Leaf Stage or Larger)