Pumpkin Butternut

Nut pumpkin or Butternut variety is a very popular crop among our gardeners. The vegetable has won the love of the population due to its amazing taste and useful properties. Butternut pumpkin has an unusual fruit shape. For this reason, the vegetable is often confused with zucchini.

Butternut pumpkin appeared in the sixties of the last century as a result of crossing two varieties by American breeders.

This variety has become widespread throughout Russia.

Butternut pumpkin: general information about the variety

Pumpkin Butternut: photo

• The life cycle of the Butternut variety is one year. The culture develops powerful stem processes up to three meters long. They spread along the surface of the earth using any support structure. Large foliage and sharp thorns cover the outside of the stem.
• Butternut pumpkin forms unisexual inflorescences, shaped like a bell with a convoluted anther. The root system is represented by the main process in the form of a rod. It goes deep into the soil up to two meters, and develops up to four meters in diameter.
• The fruit of the Butternut variety can be compared in shape to a pear or a guitar. The largest vegetables can weigh up to three kilograms. Such fruits tolerate storage well. Inside there is a sweet pulp with hints of nutmeg.
• The characteristic pumpkin smell is absent. This variety is characterized by a homogeneous, tender pulp. Such vegetables are suitable both for fresh consumption and for preparing various dishes. The pumpkin has a characteristic rich orange color.

In the wider part of the vegetable there are seeds, their number is much less than in vegetables of other varieties.

Because of these characteristics of the fruit, pumpkin can be used in various dishes. Vegetables are great for boiling, frying, and baking. They also do not lose their juiciness and can become an excellent side dish for meat and fish dishes. In addition, pumpkin is great for fresh freezing.

Distinctive features of the variety

One of the main differences between Butternut pumpkin and other varieties is the high sugar content of vegetables. The fruits have a dense, buttery structure and have an amazing aroma with nutty notes.

Butternut pumpkin needs a lot of moisture and heat. Also, a distinctive feature of the variety can be safely called the shape of the vegetables and the quick ripening period.

And carotene, which is part of vegetables, allows pumpkin to be introduced into the diet of young children.

It is recommended to harvest the Butternut plant at the time of ripening. If you miss this moment, ripe fruits will take in all the nutrients intended for new vegetables. And unripe pumpkins after harvesting do not have the ability to ripen.

Pumpkin Butternut: variety description

pumpkin butternut

The culture develops well in warm climates. However, with some care, vegetables can grow in the northern regions of the country. In the second case, it will be possible to grow several ripe fruits. Unripe vegetables are well suited for preservation.

As practice shows, during the summer season, you can grow up to fifteen vegetables. This figure mainly depends on the weather conditions in your area.

Depending on how you shape the Butternut pumpkin and its lashes, you can get a few large fruits and many small ones.This feature of the culture allows you to predict in advance the yield and size of future vegetables.

Butternut pumpkins need a lot of moisture. If the culture lacks water, then the growth of the plant slows down. And this has a detrimental effect on the future harvest.

The culture needs timely fertilizing.

Since the Butternut pumpkin variety grows well only under warm temperatures, the method of growing with the help of seedlings is suitable for it. It is worth remembering that temperatures below ten degrees will have a detrimental effect on the culture.

The design of the "warm bed" will help create favorable conditions. Thanks to this, it is possible to normalize the temperature regime in a rainy and cool summer.

Resistant to harmful insects and diseases

If you do not follow the recommendations and rules for growing Butternut pumpkin varieties, the plant can be affected by harmful insects and diseases.

• Diseases caused by bacteria. They are characterized by changes in the foliage of the plant. The shape of vegetables and, in general, all characteristics of the fruit change.
• Diseases caused by fungi. During them, mold and plaque appear on the surface of the plants.

Often the culture is affected by bacteriosis. It appears as brown spots on the foliage of the plant. Over time, the lesion dries out and a hole forms. In addition, the bacteria that provoke the disease remains in the seeds of the plant for a long time.

The cause of the appearance of the pathogen is excess moisture and sharp fluctuations in temperature. To overcome the disease, it is necessary to carry out a sanitary pruning of the plant and spray the culture with a special solution.

Another disease that summer residents may encounter in the process of growing pumpkin may be white rot. It is characterized by the appearance of a white bloom on the foliage of the plant. Vegetables turn white, then darken.

The disease is actively exacerbated by excess moisture and cold weather. To fight the fungus, you need to use charcoal and fluff. Areas of the plant through which the disease has spread are covered with mucus and mycelium.

If the defeat reaches the base of the Butternut crop, it will die. For the prevention of the disease, timely loosening of the soil can be carried out. Also, apply top dressing and carry out sanitary pruning of foliage.

But not always white plaque signals a disease with white rot. Smaller spots are typical for powdery mildew. The disease affects the plant from the inside, knocking down the process of photosynthesis. For this reason, the foliage becomes yellowish and dries up.

In order to get rid of the disease, a seventy percent sulfuric solution is used.

In addition, Butternut pumpkins are susceptible to attacks by harmful insects. For example, spider mites, melon aphids and wireworms.

In order to prevent damage to the fruit by harmful insects, it is necessary to destroy the entire damaged crop, and apply a specialized agent.

Pros and cons

Thanks to the crossing of two varieties of pumpkin, Butternut combined best properties:

• Early ripening of fruits.
• Suitable for long-term fresh storage. Even after a while, pumpkins have their own distinctive taste and aroma.
• Due to their low calorie content, Butternut pumpkins are suitable for a dietary diet.
• Spicy aroma of Butternut pumpkins with characteristic nutty notes.
• Amazing taste.
• Suitable for fresh consumption.
• Convenient vegetable size.
• A small amount of seeds in one part of the vegetable.
• Thin skin of the fruit.
• Exquisite pumpkin appearance.
• Suitable for growing on supporting structures.

It should be noted a number cons inherent in this variety:

• Butternut pumpkins are quite picky about the level of fertility of the soil in which they grow.
• The culture needs regular watering, a tie on a supporting structure and abundant fertilization.
• The plant is seriously affected by the temperature regime of the region.

Pumpkin variety Butternut: the benefits of a vegetable

Pumpkin varieties Butternut: photo

Experts recommend adding Butternut pumpkin to the diet.

Besides its amazing taste, pumpkin is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamins of group A, K, as well as ascorbic acid. Vegetables are rich in magnesium, calcium and zinc.

And also the fruits contain folic acid necessary for pregnant women.

It is difficult to exaggerate the useful properties of this culture for humans.

• The product is useful for pregnant women and children.
• Eating Butternut pumpkin can help fight pain cramps, irritability, and stress.
• Normalizes the work of the intestinal department.
• Helps to remove harmful substances from the body.
• Regular consumption of this product is the prevention of heart and vascular diseases.
• Minimizes the likelihood of stroke.
• Helps to normalize blood pressure.
• Eating pumpkin is a preventive measure in the formation of cholesterol plaques.
• The antioxidants contained in the product help protect the body from cancer.
• Vitamin-rich vegetables normalize the immune system and help fight viral attacks.
• Culture is good for people suffering from eye diseases.
• Due to the calcium content in the composition of the product, pumpkin is useful for people suffering from diseases of the bone skeleton.

It is very useful for women to eat Butternut pumpkins. The product contains vitamins of group A and vitamin E, thanks to which the skin retains its youthfulness and elasticity. Also, these vegetables help in the fight against unwanted pigmentation. In addition, pumpkin is good for your hair.

Thanks to these properties, many housewives use Butternut pumpkin in the manufacture of home remedies for skin and hair care.

Pumpkin Butternut: cultivation of a variety

In our country, the Butternat variety is best grown using seedlings. However, in regions with a warm climate, you can plant a crop in an open area.

• Before planting, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparatory work with the seeds. The first step is to warm them up at a warm temperature for about thirty days. Then you need to select empty seeds.
• To do this, all the material is sent to a solution of water and salt. Those seeds that have risen to the surface for sowing are not suitable, they must be removed. Use only the material that remains at the bottom of the container.
• After that, the selected material must be disinfected. For this, a non-concentrated solution of potassium permanganate is used. In it, Butternut pumpkin seeds are soaked for twelve hours.
• In order to increase the sustainable qualities of the plant, the seed material must be hardened. For this, a container with seeds is placed in a refrigerator.
• In regions with warm climates, Butternut pumpkin seeds are planted in an open area in early summer. Two copies in one groove.
• Growing seedlings will require individual containers and a special soil mixture, which includes organic matter, peat and sawdust. Having prepared a container with soil, we plant Butternut pumpkin seeds. The containers must be placed in a warm place.
• It is possible to transplant seedlings to an open area with the onset of stable warm weather. By this time, several leaves should have formed on the shoots.
• Before planting, the soil in the selected area must be dug up, organic and mineral fertilizers applied. The location for the Butternut pumpkin should be sunny and warm. The crop planting scheme is a meter by one and a half meters.
• Legumes or cabbage will be the best options for the antecedent. It is not recommended to choose a place where potatoes or tomatoes, as well as melons or watermelons, were grown.
• After planting, the main care of the plant will be activities such as loosening the soil, removing weed grass, regular watering and fertilizing.
• Butternut pumpkins need to be watered frequently during active crop growth. At the moment when ovaries appear on the plants, the frequency of watering can be reduced.

Pumpkin Butternut: cooking recipes

The fruits of this variety are widely used in cooking. They are great for fresh consumption. Also vegetables complement salads.

They can be fried or baked in the oven. Pumpkins are suitable for grilling or grilling. This vegetable will be an excellent side dish for meat or fish. As we said, this product is widely used in cooking. Let's talk about some of the most popular recipes.

Snack recipe

How to make Butternut squash for a snack:

• First, you need to cleanse the contents of the fruit by removing all the seeds. After that, grate the vegetable on a coarse grater.
• Cut the white cabbage in any shape.
• Fifteen leaves of the correct shape must be separated from the head of red cabbage. They are laid out on a plate and sprinkled with lemon juice and olive oil.
• Grated pumpkin and cabbage are distributed over a plate with leaves.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Butternut Pumpkin Cream Soup Recipe

How to make Butternut Pumpkin Soup:

• The vegetable must be divided into two equal parts.
• We get rid of the inner contents of the pumpkin.
• Lubricate the vegetable with oil and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake the Butternut squash in the oven for thirty minutes on each side.
• Wrap the head of garlic in foil and bake in the oven.
• Extract the pulp from the cooked pumpkin.
• Peel the garlic cloves.
• In a frying pan, fry the onion, zucchini and pumpkin pulp.
• Simmer all ingredients in broth.
• Using a blender, achieve a homogeneous mass of all ingredients.
• Add cheese and warm cream to the soup.
• The resulting cream soup must be brought to a boil.
• Serve the cream soup in deep bowls, garnish with a sprig of herbs.

Baked Pumpkin Butternut with Honey

This is a recipe for baking pumpkin in the oven with honey.

• Peel vegetables and remove inner contents.
• Chop the pumpkin into cubes.
• Cook the product until not fully cooked.
• Bake the pumpkin in a container for the oven.
• Mix orange juice, honey and mustard.
• Pour the sauce over the pumpkin and leave in the oven for five minutes.

Sauce recipe

• In a blender, combine olive oil, lime juice, mint and salt, pepper to taste.
• Whisk the ingredients thoroughly.
• Add pumpkin to the mixture.
• Can be served with fish.

Butternut Pumpkin Spaghetti Recipe

• You need to peel a few cloves of garlic, chop and fry.
• Fry the onions in the same pan.
• Fry the pumpkin in the same place.
• Cook the spaghetti separately.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Simmer until tender.
• Serve with cheese.

conclusions

• Vegetables of this variety have amazing taste and aroma. Their unusual shape will decorate any table.
• Useful properties of the product make it indispensable in the human diet.

By following all the tips and tricks from our article, you can grow this incredible crop in your garden plot.

Pumpkin Butternut: reviews of summer residents

Natalia, Bryansk

Our whole family is very fond of Butternut pumpkins. The vegetables are delicious and suitable for making soups and cereals. It is especially pleasant that children like dishes with this product.

Julia, Dmitrov

We grow this crop on our site. If you follow all the recommendations for caring for the plant, you can harvest a good harvest. This is the tastiest and most aromatic variety.