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Butternut Waltham winter squash

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Butternut Waltham winter squash in zone 8a

Butternut Waltham · Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
85 to 120

The verdict

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About Butternut Waltham

Sweet, dense, smooth; classic tan-skinned bell-shaped winter squash. Roasting, soups, pies, mashing. Stores 3-6 months at room temperature, the universal winter squash.

Critical timing for zone 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
  • ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Butternut Waltham in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Butternut Waltham winter squash grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Butternut Waltham is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 8a.

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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