Pumpkin 'Buttercup' Hybrid
Faster maturing and more compact growing than most pumpkins, Buttercup has a sweet, nutty flavour and a dry, satiny texture that makes it a winner for oven roasting.
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Perfect for roasting, stuffing, char-grilling, in soups and risotto. Butternuts are packed with sweet, nutty flavour, and have richly coloured orange flesh with a small seed cavity. A hardy and reliable variety, with a heavy crop of 1-2kg bell-shaped fruit. Try it with sage or rosemary for savoury dishes, or cinnamon and nutmeg for sweet dishes.
Features
- Roasting favourite
- Versatile ingredient
- Healthy dishes
Product details
How
For early sowing, raise in pots of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix in a well-lit, protected spot. Transplant after 3-4 weeks. For direct sowing press 3-4 seeds into mounds of moist soil 1m apart. Later thin to the two strongest plants.
Care
Select a Sunny, well-drained position. Add compost and Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone before planting. When vines are carrying plenty of flowers, pinch off ends to contain growth. Harvest as the vine dies off, and the stalk turns brown. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Great companion plant for corn, marjoram, Beans and radishes. Provide growing plants with plenty of water at root level. Poor fruiting is usually caused by heat and/or water stress, particularly when young.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
1m |
| Sow depth |
20mm |
| Germination |
6-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
8 days |
| Row space |
1m |
| Maturity |
14 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
98 days |
| Botanical name |
Cucurbita moschata |
Pumpkin 'Queensland Blue' Heirloom
A popular old-fashioned Australian variety that performs well in the subtropics. The sweet, rich orange flesh has a superior flavor and aroma.
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