Butterneck Squash

Butterneck is a Canadian heirloom winter squash, a close cousin to butternut with a slimmer neck and unique shape. Despite its rich, creamy texture and sweet, nutty flavor, this variety is nearly extinct, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners who love to preserve rare crops.

At a glance

• Variety: Butterneck Squash
• Type: Canadian heirloom winter squash (vining)
• Seed traits: Open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Shape: Butternut-type with a slimmer neck
• Flesh: Rich, creamy, sweet
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Roasting and mashing
• Soups and pies
• Fall harvest and storage
• Preserving a rare heirloom
• Sweet, smooth squash dishes

How to grow

Sow in full sun after the soil warms and give the vines room to run. Keep soil consistently moist as fruit develops. Cure harvested squash and store in a cool, dry place for fall and winter use.

Flavor profile

Rich, creamy, sweet, and nutty, excellent roasted, mashed, or baked into pies.

About MIgardener

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