Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata
Common Name: Winter Squash
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Culinary Use
Spacing: 26 - 36" (66 - 91cm)
Height: 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)
Width: 96 - 132" (244 - 335cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Autumn Frost produces uniquely ribbed, round fruit that ripens to dark tan with a frosted overlay. Fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior quality, rich flavor and a shelf life of up to 4 months after maturity.
Grower Information:
- Uniquely ribbed, round fruit ripens to dark tan with a frosted overlay.
- Fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior quality, rich flavour and a shelf life of up to 4 months after maturity, allowing for a supply of high-quality fruit throughout the Winter season.
- Fruit can be prepared like a winter squash; cut lengthwise or cut the top 2 in./5 cm off, scoop seeds out and roast; perfect for stuffing.
- Best grown in-ground.
- Also available as organic seed.