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Butternut Squash
Cucurbita moschata
Zones 3–11
A winter-storage superstar — sweet, storable for months, and nearly pest-proof.
Sun
Full sun
Water
moderate
Spacing
36-48 in apart on hills
Soil
Rich loam amended with compost
Difficulty
easy
Zones
3–11
When to plant
May
Jun
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Sow or transplant after frost into composted hills. Give 4-6 ft of rambling room or grow up a strong trellis. Water at the base and pinch vine tips once fruits set.
Good companions
Corn, bean, radish, nasturtium
Harvest
Harvest when the rand resists a thumbnail and stems dry — about 100 days.
Want a plan for growing Butternut Squash?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
