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
Fertilizer: Apply an all purpose fertilizer at planting.  We prefer organic for better soil health.  Fertilize weekly with a liquid fertilizer, like fish emulsion, if growth is slow.
Container Size: 4.5" Pot, 1 Plant