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Honeynut Squash

Quick Facts:

  • Developed by Michael Mazourek of Cornell
  • Compact, space-saving vines
  • Mini butternuts average 1lb each
  • Edible, caramel-tinted skins
  • Excellent sweet & nutty flavor

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Honeynut Butternut Squash

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Cucurbita moschata

The Honeynut Squash is an open-pollinated variety of butternut squash that produces deliciously sweet mini butternut squash weighing around a pound each.  Developed by renowned vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek of Cornell University, the Honeynut Squash features compact vines that grow just 4 to 5 feet long, making them a great option for raised beds or any garden where space may be limited.  The healthy, space-saving vines also show good resistance to powdery mildew and have a vigorous climbing habit that makes them well-suited for growing on trellises.

Like most butternut types, the Honeynut squash contains bright orange flesh with a smooth, finely grained texture.  What sets it apart is it... More

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Cucurbita moschata

The Honeynut Squash is an open-pollinated variety of butternut squash that produces deliciously sweet mini butternut squash weighing around a pound each.  Developed by renowned vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek of Cornell University, the Honeynut Squash features compact vines that grow just 4 to 5 feet long, making them a great option for raised beds or any garden where space may be limited.  The healthy, space-saving vines also show good resistance to powdery mildew and have a vigorous climbing habit that makes them well-suited for growing on trellises.

Like most butternut types, the Honeynut squash contains bright orange flesh with a smooth, finely grained texture.  What sets it apart is its miniature size and exceptional flavor.  Compared to a traditional butternut, the Honeynut squash is much smaller, about one-third the weight, and it stands just 4 to 5 inches tall.  Honeynut's baby-sized butternuts also boast a unique, caramel colored skin that foretells of the goodness hidden inside.  Split one open and you'll be rewarded with an exceptionally sweet and deliciously nutty squash flavor.  And their small size means you won't have to wait too long to enjoy all that wholesome goodness, 20 to 25 minutes roasting time is typical for an average sized Honeynut butternut squash.  Need one more reason?  You don't have to peel them.  Just like a delicata squash, the skins of the Honeynut squash are edible.  How cool is that?

With its small size and delicious flavor, it's no surprise that Honeynut has quickly become one of the most popular small butternut squash varieties around.  Many squash connoisseurs will even tell you it's the best tasting squash ever developed, but we'll let you decide.  Pick up a packet of our Honeynut squash seeds today and see for yourself what all the rage is about.  Honeynut matures approximately 100 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds. 

Cucurbita moschata

The Honeynut Squash is an open-pollinated variety of butternut squash that produces deliciously sweet mini butternut squash weighing around a pound each.  Developed by renowned vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek of Cornell University, the Honeynut Squash features compact vines that grow just 4 to 5 feet long, making them a great option for raised beds or any garden where space may be limited.  The healthy, space-saving vines also show good resistance to p... read more

read less

Cucurbita moschata

The Honeynut Squash is an open-pollinated variety of butternut squash that produces deliciously sweet mini butternut squash weighing around a pound each.  Developed by renowned vegetable breeder Michael Mazourek of Cornell University, the Honeynut Squash features compact vines that grow just 4 to 5 feet long, making them a great option for raised beds or any garden where space may be limited.  The healthy, space-saving vines also show good resistance to powdery mildew and have a vigorous climbing habit that makes them well-suited for growing on trellises.

Like most butternut types, the Honeynut squash contains bright orange flesh with a smooth, finely grained texture.  What sets it apart is its miniature size and exceptional flavor.  Compared to a traditional butternut, the Honeynut squash is much smaller, about one-third the weight, and it stands just 4 to 5 inches tall.  Honeynut's baby-sized butternuts also boast a unique, caramel colored skin that foretells of the goodness hidden inside.  Split one open and you'll be rewarded with an exceptionally sweet and deliciously nutty squash flavor.  And their small size means you won't have to wait too long to enjoy all that wholesome goodness, 20 to 25 minutes roasting time is typical for an average sized Honeynut butternut squash.  Need one more reason?  You don't have to peel them.  Just like a delicata squash, the skins of the Honeynut squash are edible.  How cool is that?

With its small size and delicious flavor, it's no surprise that Honeynut has quickly become one of the most popular small butternut squash varieties around.  Many squash connoisseurs will even tell you it's the best tasting squash ever developed, but we'll let you decide.  Pick up a packet of our Honeynut squash seeds today and see for yourself what all the rage is about.  Honeynut matures approximately 100 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds. 

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How to Grow Winter Squash

Winter squash thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. The ideal soil temperature for planting is between 70-95°F (21-35°C), and a soil temperature of at least 60°F (16°C) is needed for seeds to germinate. Winter squash requires full sun exposure, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day. To maximize fruit set and yield, it's important to provide consistent moisture to the plant throughout the growing season.

After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds in hills with 4-5 seeds per hill and hills spaced 6ft in all directions.  Germination will occur in 7-14 days.  Once seeds have germinated thin to 3 seedlings per hill.

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Insect Pests

Winter squash can be affected by several insect pests, including squash bugs and cucumber beetles. To prevent infestations, it's important to rotate crops and remove and destroy all plant residue at the end of season.

Diseases & Other Problems

Winter squash can be affected by several diseases, including powdery mildew, downy mildew, and bacterial wilt. Other problems that can affect winter squash include blossom end rot, which is caused by calcium deficiency and/or drought, and fruit rot, which is caused by fungal infections. To avoid problems, water deeply but infrequently (once per week), ideally from a drip hose. If watering overhead, water in the morning so that the leaves can dry more quickly. Finally, to ensure proper pollination, grow at least three plants of each variety. Male and female flowers of a single vine will often not "nick" with one another.

Winter squash should be harvested when the fruit is fully mature and the skin is hard enough to resist puncture with a fingernail. Cut the squash from the vine, leaving a few inches of stem attached, and avoid twisting or pulling the fruit. After harvesting, winter squash should be cured by storing it in a warm, dry location for several weeks to help harden the skin and improve flavor. Once cured, winter squash can be stored in a cool, dry location with good ventilation, such as a basement or pantry. Be sure to check the squash regularly for signs of spoilage and use any damaged or soft fruit immediately. Properly stored, winter squash can keep for several months.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Squash is an outbreeding plant with male and female flowers being borne separately, but on the same plant. Pollination occurs primarily by insects. The different species of squash (C. pepo, C. maxima, C. mixta, C. moshata, C. ficifolia, and C. foetidissima) are generally regarded to be incompatible, although some debate exists about whether hybridization between species can occur. For the average gardener, it is probably safe to produce one variety of each species in a given year, even in close proximity. Multiple varieties of the same species need to be isolated by at least half a mile. Hand-pollination is relatively easy, however care must be taken to utilize as many plants as possible to ensure that inbreeding depression does not occur.

HARVESTING SEED:

To harvest squash seed, wait until the squash reach full maturity. Allowing a post-harvest curing period may help improve germination but is not necessary. Cut open the squash and scoop out the seeds. Seeds may be washed to remove any pump that remains and dried on a paper towel. Alternatively, our preferred method is to put the seeds and pulp in a bucket and add just enough water to submerge the seeds. Place a plate and weight on top to keep the seeds from floating on top of the water. Allow to ferment for 1-2 days. Stir vigorously or mix with a drill fitted with a paint mixer, add water and allow the seeds to sink to the bottom. Pour off water, pulp, and non-viable (floating) seeds. Repeat until water runs clean.

SEED LONGETIVITY:

Squash seeds remain viable for six years when stored under ideal conditions.

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Kathy Wright
Honey nut squash

They are growing great, need to trellis soon

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Cynthia Shelton
Honeynut Squash

Fast shipping. All of the seeds are coming up. Can't wait for them to mature so I can try them out. Haven't had this particular variety.

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