Butternut Squash – FB-CALIFORNIAN BUTTERNUT F1

Butternut Squash – FB-CALIFORNIAN BUTTERNUT F1

Species: Cucurbita moschata

Plant characteristics:

• Moderately vigorous vine-type hybrid
• Strong plant growth suitable for open field cultivation

Fruit characteristics:

• Slim pyriform (pear-shaped) fruits
• Tan-yellow rind color with smooth skin
• Orange flesh with seed cavity located at the blossom end

Fruit weight:

• Average fruit weight: 500–800 g

Maturity:

• Approximately 65–70 days to maturity

Quality and storage:

• Good flesh quality with attractive orange color
• Whole fruits suitable for long-term storage (6–9 months) under ambient conditions

Market suitability:

• Fresh vegetable market
• Suitable for commercial cultivation and storage-oriented supply chains