Waltham Butternut Squash is a superior selection of Cucurbita moschata type butternut with small to medium size. The fruit is very uniform for an open pollinated variety and has good fruit quality. Plants are vigorous and are widely adapted. Yield potential is average but very good for an open pollinated variety. Fruit weigh 600 – 1 500 g with a cylindrical shape and a bulbous blossom end. The rind is smooth with a tan colour when mature. The mature fruit has a good shelf life and internal quality.
Special varietal requirements:
Waltham Butternut Squash is not suggested for cool season plantings as small fruit are produced.
| Characteristic | Waltham Butternut Squash |
| Kind | Open pollinated squash (Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poiret) |
| Maturity | 90 – 100 days to harvest as mature fruit |
| Season | Widely adapted for production after danger of frost has passed, but best suited to warm season production |
| Plant Type | Full vine |
| Fruit Shape | Cylindrical, with a bulbous blossom end |
| Rind Colour | Tan |
| Yield Potential | 20 – 25 t/ha |
| Mature Harvest mass | 600 – 1 500 g in summer |
| Shelf Life (Matue Fruit) | Good |
| Uniformity | Average |
| Poulation Guide | Final stand of 12 000 – 20 000 plants per ha |
| Yield potential | Good |
| End Use | Home garden, fresh market, open-field and under protection |
