vegetable variety in zone 4b
Buttercup winter squash in zone 4b
Buttercup · Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata
- Zone
- 4b -25°F to -20°F
- Growing season
- 130 days
- Days to harvest
- 85 to 120
The verdict
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About Buttercup
Very sweet, dense, dry; turban-shaped dark green squash. Best for pies, soups, mashing. Stores 3-4 months. The flavor benchmark among winter squashes.
Critical timing for zone 4b
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Common challenges in zone 4b
- ▸ Spring frost timing
- ▸ Apple scab pressure
- ▸ Cane berry winter dieback
Modified care for zone 4b
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Buttercup in adjacent zones
Other winter squash varieties for zone 4b
- Acorn
Mildly sweet, dense, slightly fibrous; ribbed dark-green to orange acorn-shaped fruit. Halved and stuffed, roa…
- Butternut Waltham
Sweet, dense, smooth; classic tan-skinned bell-shaped winter squash. Roasting, soups, pies, mashing. Stores 3-…
- Delicata
Sweet, creamy, edible-skin; small striped cylindrical squash. Halved and roasted, stuffed, fresh. Stores 2-3 m…
- Spaghetti
Mild, slightly sweet, flesh strands like noodles when baked; pale yellow oval fruit. Roasted halves, low-carb …
Frequently asked questions
- Will Buttercup winter squash grow in zone 4b?
Yes. Buttercup is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7a, which includes zone 4b.
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Image: "Cucurbita maxima x C. moschata (zapallo kabutia o japonés o grupo Tetsukabuto)", by Patricia Zappia http://patoentusalsa.blogspot.com.ar/, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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