A sprawling vine bearing pear-shaped pumpkins with sweet, nutty orange flesh and few seeds. Stores well and is the most popular pumpkin for roasting and soups.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 40 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pumpkin 'Butternut'
Cucurbita moschata 'Butternut' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Pumpkin 'Butternut'
Pumpkin 'Butternut' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Pumpkin 'Butternut' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Pumpkin 'Butternut' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Pumpkin 'Butternut' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Pumpkin 'Butternut' in the garden
Pumpkin 'Butternut' earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Pumpkin 'Butternut' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Pumpkin 'Butternut'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Pumpkin 'Butternut' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.