| Common Name | Winter Squash Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Latin Name | Cucurbita moschata |
| Top Category | Winter Squash |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 1 - 2 lb |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor, Small Space |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Canning, Roasting, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | AAS Winner, Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Type | Butternut, Winter |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
Honey Baby
Winter Squash Seed
New 2017 regional AAS winning winter squash. These 1-2 lb. flavorful butternuts have a deep orange flesh and can be grown anywhere. Honey Baby is a very productive variety of winter squash producing numerous fruits on a compact plant. These shorter vines grow 2-3′ in a semi-bush habit showing great garden vigor. Short wide fruits are sweet and nutty and more meaty than similar comparison varieties. Honey Baby is delicious steamed, baked, or made into soups and stews.
| Days to Maturity | 98 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 42" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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