Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) Species: moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta) (Info) Cultivar: Aegean Gold
Type: Butternut (winter)
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Days to Maturity: Unknown - Tell us
Mature Skin Color: Orange
Size: 20 to 35 pounds (9 to 16 kg)
Habit: Unknown - Tell us
Disease Resistance: Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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