Honeynut Squash Seeds, Sweet Mini Butternut

squash vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here. 🛡️ Vine borer resistance , the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata can offer some resistance to squash vine borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage. 🌱 Free shipping on seed-only website orders $30+ , ships from Newton, Kansas. ✅ Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. See the details . 📖 Read our complete growing guide for this variety → The mini butternut that took the food world by storm. Honeynut packs intense sweetness into a personal-sized package. Compact enough for smaller spaces. Growing Guide Botanic Name Cucurbita moschata Life Cycle Annual Maturity 100 to 110 days Sun Full sun (6+ hours) Plant Spacing 18-24″ apart Sowing Depth 0.5-1″ Vine Habit Semi-vine, compact Fruit Weight about 1 lb Fruit Color Tan/buff Best For Eating, roasting Frost Hardy No Start Indoors Yes, 2-3 weeks Container Friendly Possible for compact types Disease & Pest Resistance Powdery mildew resistant, generally good pest resistance Also known as: Honey butternut, mini butternut SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-HN-10 History & Origin Honeynut is a modern open-pollinated mini butternut with sweet orange flesh for individual portions. It was bred from butternut lines into a personal-sized squash with deep orange flesh that is significantly sweeter than standard butternut. Its compact size makes it perfect for small households and single-serving recipes. In the Kitchen Simply halve, scoop seeds, and roast at 400°F for 25 minutes, no peeling needed. The skin is thin enough to eat. Stuff with grains, cheese, and herbs for an elegant dinner. Honeynut is also exceptional pureed into soups, mashed as a side, or cubed into grain bowls. Related Reading · Kansas Planting Calendar Midsummer in the Patch The main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. See our growing guides Pair With These Varieties Seminole Pumpkin - Our #1 seller, vine borer resistant Waltham Butternut - Full-size butternut, great producer Heirloom Classics Collection - 5 heirloom varieties, one price 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Untreated, open-pollinated seed. No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year. Quick Specs Species Cucurbita moschata Days to maturity 100 to 110 Sowing 1 in deep, 18 to 24 in apart, rows 5 to 6 ft Sun Full sun Vine habit Compact vines for a moschata Fruit size 1 to 1.5 lb Pest resistance Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. Common Questions Is Honeynut Squash really vine borer resistant? Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. When should I plant Honeynut Squash in Kansas? Direct sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 110 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost. Is Honeynut good for small gardens? It is one of the best. The vines are shorter than most moschatas and each single-serving fruit roasts whole, so a small bed or a large container with a trellis can produce a real harvest. Will it ripen before frost? Honeynut Squash needs 100 to 110 days from sowing. In a typical Newton, Kansas Zone 6b season the first fall frost arrives between October 10 and 20, so direct sow by about June 13 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .