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Honeynut Winter Squash Seeds

Honeynut Winter Squash Seeds

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~0.57 g (~10 seeds)
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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

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.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 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.

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  • Betty C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 26, 2024
    5 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.

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    Epic Gardening
    Dec 30, 2024

    Hey 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 Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 15, 2024
    5 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
  • Joan T.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 22, 2025
    5 Stars

    Love the packaging as well as the lovely seeds. The pictures really whet my appetite for spring to come and get to planting, Thanks

  • Debra V.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 22, 2024
    5 Stars

    I love this variety of butternut squash. All the seeds I planted sprouted quickly but, I was challenged by the heat this year. Also, I ran out of room in by beds so I had to plant in a bucket. I will try these again next year.

  • Loretta A.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 19, 2024
    5 Stars

    Great seed fertility & productivity! Best butternut crop I've ever had & so tasty & sweet! Definitely grow again.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate