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Pumpkin 'South Anna Butternut'
Pumpkin 'South Anna Butternut'
Cucurbita moschata
‘South Anna Butternut’ fruits have a slightly darker exterior than traditional butternut squash with excellent flavour and storage potential. This variety exhibits exceptional resistance to downy mildew and performs well in hot and humid climates. Fruit size is approx 20cm tall by 13cm wide.
‘South Anna Butternut’ is an open-pollinated, butternut squash variety derived from a cross between a ‘Waltham’ Butternut Pumpkin and ‘Seminole’ Pumpkin. It has the shape of a traditional butternut squash with the disease-resistance and vigor of the Seminole Pumpkin.
Rich, sweet flavour and great long storage in an excellent downy mildew resistant, productive vine.
Immature fruits are mostly dark green - harvest when they have turned tan for best flavour and maturity. These ones take longer to turn fully tan, but when they do you can be sure that they are ripe.
Developed by Edmund Frost of Common Wealth Seed Growers. Stemming from a 2011 cross between Seminole Pumpkin and Waltham Butternut, the final stages of selection are ongoing.
SEED COUNT: 10 approx.
Germination: Lot#19428 95% April 2024
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Full Sun | 2m apart | 40cm | 25mm | 5-7 days @ 24-35 degrees |
100-110 days |
TRANSPLANTING - Sow 2-3 seeds per 5cm container 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Germinate at 24-35°C. Thin with scissors to 1 plant/container with scissors. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out 60cm between plants in rows 1-1.5m apart. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.
DIRECT SEEDING - Sow in late spring when soil is at least 21°C and frost danger has passed. Sow 2-4 seeds allowing 60cm between mounds, 25mm deep. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.
HARVEST - Fruits can tolerate 1-2 light frosts, however, temperatures below -2°C can damage fruit. When fruit colour is a fully developed TAN, clip handles close to the vine. Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 27-29°C with good air ventilation. Store at 10-15°C with 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation.
