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Autumn Frost Squash

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata

Common Name: Winter Squash

Blooming Season: Summer

Plant Habit: Spreading

Characteristics: Culinary Use

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a month

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:

Class : Winter Squash

Type : Specialty Round

Habit : Medium Vine

Exterior Color : Dark tan

Fruit Size : 5-7 in./13-18 cm long x 5-6 in./13-15 cm wide

Disease Resistance : IR: PM

Days to maturity from direct seed : 100-105

  • 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.