Essex bears uniform 1.3-2.2 kg (3-5 lbs) fruits with a classic butternut shape and sweet, deep orange flesh with excellent flavour. It has all the vigor that is typical of a modern hybrid and intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildrew. A strong performer in all growing conditions, this squash is the ultimate all-rounder.
Details
Botanical Name
Cucurbita moschata
Common Name
Essex Butternut Squash
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Cooking
- Baking
Fruit Colour
- Tan
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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