Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cucurbita maxima Butternut Pumpkin
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Groundcovers, Herbs & Vegetables Climbing / Twining, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen annual spreading vine with large rough dark-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer followed by large edible pale-orange fruit commonly known as butternut pumpkin. Fruit flesh is light-orange coloured and firm. Great for roasting and steaming.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cucurbitaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate