Cucurbita Moschata
Also known as
Butternut Pumpkin, Butternut Pumpkin, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Cucurbita moschata Duchesne and Butternut squash
Taxonomy
Cucurbita moschata
Cucurbita
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitales
How to care for Cucurbita Moschata
How often to water your Cucurbita Moschata
Cucurbita Moschata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Butternut Pumpkin in your home
Cucurbita Moschata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cucurbita Moschata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cucurbita Moschata in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cucurbita Moschata
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cucurbita Moschata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Is this a squash? It came up on its own. I never seen squash vines run. #OzarkMelon
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Think I can repot my pumpkins in here? Hubby brought this home when he saw it at a customer's. Has a chip in the rim I'm not too worried about. I think it's oddly adorable lol it looks to be about 15-20 gallons but I'm not sure how to eye-ball that. If I put my arm inside palm flat it comes up to above my elbow but under my shoulder. Anywho I want it to repot my pumpkins in it but I'm unsure, what do you guys think? #pumpkins #frog #weirdcombo lol
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Pumpkin is being a weirdo Is it too late to save my pumpkins? They've been neglected a wee bit, and definitely abused by the Florida sun 🌞 any suggestions? #SaveThePumpkins #HelpMePlease 😅😅
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A stem on my squash broke, but leaves are still forming. Is this ok?
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What is wrong with my pumpkin plant please!! #OzarkMelon
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The summer squash I have planted show no sign of growth and leaves are yellow. Have added iron to soil and water regularly #OzarkMelon
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This was one huge blossom. I measured her at 6.5 inches. Going to be a delicious squash. The female blooms don’t usually get that big. Guess i wait and see. 😁 #OzarkMelon
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#ButternutPumpkin seeds have germinated! #vegetables #Germination
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I got the random name thing and I got:t Duffy!🤣🤣🤣🤣
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My first squash and first successful vegetable! Yay!
Care Summary for Cucurbita Moschata
Cucurbita Moschata
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.