squash (butternut) 'Hunter' · Pruning

squash (butternut) 'Hunter' · Cucurbita moschata 'Hunter'

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; sed germination requires a minimum temperature of 13⁰C and plants grow best at 18-21⁰C. Feed regularly with a high potassium fertiliser when the first fruits start to swell

Watering: Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swingsSunlight: Full sunIf crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling