Convincing in many ways with its fruits weighing 2–4 kg. Another breeding success is its compact growth.
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| From 100 seeds for €0,110 per seed | |
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Butterfly F1 is a modern Cucurbita moschata F1 hybrid known for its compact, bushy growth, high productivity, and culinary versatility. This variety is ideal for both home gardeners with limited space and professional growers seeking a reliable harvest of uniform, flavorful butternut squash. Butterfly F1 combines the classic sweetness and creamy texture of butternut squash with the advantages of F1 hybrid breeding, such as strong disease resistance, rapid fruit set, and consistent yield.
The fruits of Butterfly F1 are medium to large, with a typical nutmeg shape: an elongated, slightly curved neck and a rounded belly. The skin is smooth, firm, and light beige to cream-colored, making the pumpkins attractive for cooking, selling, or displaying at markets.
The flesh is deep orange, creamy, aromatic, and sweet, with a nutty undertone. Thanks to the compact seed cavity, a large amount of edible flesh remains, making this variety efficient and versatile in the kitchen.
Butterfly F1 is known for its bushy, compact growth, making it ideal for smaller gardens, raised beds, or small vegetable plots. Despite its compact shape, the variety produces an impressive harvest of high-quality fruit.
Important cultivation characteristics:
Compact, bushy growth, easy to manage
Reliable and fast fruit setting
Strong resistance to common butternut squash diseases
Robust leaf growth protects the fruits from sunburn
High yield per plant despite compact shape
The plants thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Regular watering during fruiting and mulch help ensure healthy growth and optimal fruit quality.
Butterfly F1 is known for its sweet, creamy, and aromatic flesh, which is both firm enough for roasting and soft and buttery when boiled or pureed. The variety is ideal for a variety of culinary preparations.
Recommended applications:
Roasted pumpkin cubes or slices
Creamy pumpkin soups
Stews and curries
Puree for pasta, gnocchi or baby food
Baking recipes such as muffins, bread or pumpkin pie
Stuffed pumpkin from the oven
The fine texture and small seed cavity make Butterfly F1 efficient to use and suitable for both domestic and commercial use.
Butterfly F1 offers excellent storage qualities. After a short curing period, the fruits can be stored for up to four months in a cool, dry place. During this period, the flavor deepens and the flesh becomes even creamier and sweeter, ideal for winter cooking.
Compact, bushy growth for limited space
Sweet, aromatic and creamy flesh
Reliable harvest and fast ripening
Strong resistance to diseases
Uniform, medium to large fruits
Excellent storage quality and culinary versatility
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