Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta) (Info)
Cultivar: Hercules
» View all varieties of Squash Type:
Butternut (winter)
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Days to Maturity:
101 to 110 days
Mature Skin Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Size:
7 to 11 pounds (3 to 5 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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