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Cucurbita moschata

Family Cucurbitaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 5 m (3 - 16 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The vegetable Cucurbita moschata (butternut squash) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blooms during mid summer to early fall. The matte foliage is deep green in colour and coarse in texture. Cucurbita moschata (butternut squash) bears showy and pale yellow vegetables.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cucurbita moschata .
Cautions When planning to use Cucurbita moschata (butternut squash), it is important to note that it is poisonous or toxic to children and pets.