Buttercup Squash
Bonbon Buttercup Squash is an F1 hybrid that delivers tasty, uniform fruit with impressive yields in just 95 days from seed. This bush-type squash thrives in compact garden spaces thanks to its restrained growth habit, making it ideal for gardeners working with limited room. The variety stores beautifully, developing even sweeter flavor after a few weeks of curing, and will keep for up to four months in proper conditions, extending your harvest well into winter.
36-48 inches apart
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What sets Bonbon apart is its combination of compact bush growth and serious productivity. You're getting the convenience of a space-efficient plant without sacrificing yield or that characteristic buttercup sweetness that intensifies in storage. The uniform fruit means consistent harvests and reliable cooking results, while the 95-day timeline fits comfortably into most growing seasons.
Bonbon Buttercup is grown for its edible fruit, which is roasted, baked, or puréed into soups and side dishes. The dense, sweet flesh is well-suited to any preparation that celebrates winter squash, from simple halved-and-roasted preparations to more elaborate gratins and risottos.
Sow 2–3 seeds per 2-inch container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to your planned transplant date. Thin seedlings to one plant per container using scissors to minimize root disturbance. Harden plants for 4–7 days before transplanting by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions.
Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 6 inches apart. Handle seedlings carefully and minimize root disturbance during the transplanting process.
Harvest Bonbon Buttercup when the skin has hardened and turned a deep color, typically around 95 days from seed. The fruit should feel solid when squeezed and resist puncturing with a fingernail. Cut fruit from the vine with a sharp knife, leaving a short stem attached. Cure the squash at room temperature for 7, 10 days before storage to harden the skin further and heal any small cuts.
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