Honeynut is a mini butternut weighing approximately 500 grams that changes color from green to ochre. The flesh is dark, rich in carotene, and has an excellent flavor.
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| From 50 seeds for €0,110 per seed | |
| From 100 seeds for €0,090 per seed | |
| From 250 seeds for €0,080 per seed | |
| From 500 seeds for €0,066 per seed | |
| From 1000 seeds for €0,055 per seed | |
The Cucurbita moschata Honeynut is an exceptionally compact and productive pumpkin variety, developed for gardeners who want to grow a small, sweet, culinary-grade butternut squash. Honeynut is known for its intensely sweet, creamy flesh and elegant, manageable size. This variety is perfect for hobby gardens, patios, and commercial cultivation for local markets and restaurants.
Honeynut produces small, uniform fruits, usually weighing between 0.5 and 1.5 kilograms, with a classic butternut shape: an elongated neck and a rounded belly. The skin is deep orange and smooth, thin yet firm, making the fruits attractive and easy to use in cooking.
The flesh is deep orange, intensely sweet, creamy, and aromatic, with a subtle nutty undertone. The seed cavity is small, allowing most of the fruit to remain edible and the flesh to be used efficiently.
Honeynut is a Cucurbita moschata variety with compact vines, making it ideal for smaller gardens or raised beds. Despite its compact size, the variety produces an impressive harvest of small, high-quality fruits.
Important cultivation characteristics:
Compact, productive growth
Reliable fruit set and consistent harvest
Robust leaf growth protects the fruits from sunburn
Good resistance to common butternut squash diseases
Suitable for open ground and pots or raised beds
For optimal growth, Honeynut requires full sun and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Regular watering and mulch promote healthy plants and high-quality fruit. Sow indoors from April or outdoors from late May at a soil temperature above 15°C.
The sweet and creamy flesh of the Honeynut is exceptionally versatile. Its compact size eliminates the need to cut the fruit into large chunks, making it ideal for individual portions or creative presentations.
Recommended applications:
Roasted whole or in small cubes
Creamy pumpkin soups and purees
Stews and curries
Stuffed pumpkin from the oven
Baking recipes such as bread, muffins or cake
The small seed cavity makes the pulp efficient to use, ideal for domestic and culinary use.
Honeynut squash keeps well, although smaller fruits ripen slightly faster than larger butternut squash. After a short curing period, they can be stored for up to 2-3 months in a cool, dry place. The flavor deepens during storage, and the flesh becomes even sweeter and creamier.
Small, compact and handy nutmeg pumpkin
Intensely sweet, creamy and aromatic flesh
Reliable harvest and consistent yield
Compact growth, suitable for small gardens and patios
Versatile in the kitchen, ideal for individual portions
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