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A renowned farm-to-table chef and a Cornell breeder worked for 6 years, crossing the flavorful, savory butternut with the sweet buttercup, to create this more manageable, 4"–5" butternut. The thin, edible skin signals ripeness by turning from green to terracotta, either on or off the plant. Compact vines are great for containers or trellises. Plants are resistant to powdery mildew and squash vine borers. Stores up to 6 months.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 110 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Butternut Squash, Winter Squash (Learn more)
Native: Northern Columbia
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" vine
Variety Info: 4"–5" fruits start out green with orange mottling, ripening to a pale terracotta. As a combination of butternut and buttercup types, 'Honeynut' is very sweet with very smooth-textured flesh.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow in 4" biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1"
Space Seeds: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 4'–6'
Thinning: When 3" leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash.
- Shirley R.CA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 20, 2025Cute and SO tasty!
These are wonderful! Good germination, fun to watch grow and change color. And they taste SO good! They're small, so they microwave quickly, then just add butter or a drizzle of maple syrup. I only got 4 squash off of 2 plants (although one plant is still alive so I might get more), probably because of poor pollination and bouts of powdery mildew. Great size for growing in containers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerEGEpic GardeningAug 20, 2025Hey Shirley,
Thank you so much for sharing your photos and experience with our Honeynut Winter Squash Seeds! We absolutely love your description - "cute and SO tasty"! We appreciate you sharing how you're growing them and how you've prepared them, it sounds delicious, and easy! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Betty C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 26, 20245 Stars
Despite a challenging growing year in 2024, I havested 22 honeynut squash from my ONE plant. I had it trellised but throughout the summer continued to prune the vines (i.e., cut off may blossoms that could have produced) to keep the plant friendly to the rest of my garden. I have grown this variety from BI with great success for several years.
EGEpic GardeningDec 30, 2024Hey Betty, All I can say is WOW! What a harvest! What did you make with all of that winter squash? You're an inspiration! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Karen W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 15, 20245 Stars
Seeds arrived quickly. Every seed sprouted and the plants are doing great! Can’t wait to harvest (assuming I can keep the squirrels at bay.)
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Andrew H.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsMay 23, 20260% germination rate
I planted all 12(my pack came with 12 seeds) of my Honeynut squash seeds. Not a single one germinated. I sewed many other seeds that day, other squash included, even some from Botanical Interests. I had no other germination issues with any of my seeds except the Honeynut. The worst part is, I was the most excited about this variety of squash.
EGEpic GardeningJun 10, 2026Hey Andrew,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Raechel W.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 26, 2026My kids ate them and didn’t complain… result!
Really enjoyed this plant… the seeds germinated well and the vines were productive. But the best part was the flavor, hence why I have repurchased this seed. I find butternut squash to be a little bland, and pumpkin a little wet, this was perfect! Just the right level of sweetness, and smaller so you don’t have to eat it every night for the week like its larger counterparts.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
