Winter squash (Marmalade)

Spacing

24 in(0.5 / sqft)

Trellis

yes

Seed indoor

Apr 8(-1 w)

Transplant

Apr 29(+2 w)

Harvest

~12–16 weeks from sowing

Last fall harvest

Oct 15(at frost)

Water

1-2 per week

Seed shelf life

5–6 y

Lifecycle

annual

Seed source

Johnny's Selected Seeds

Compact butternut types (Honeynut, Marmalade) climb a panel trellis well at 1 plant per 2 sqft. Cure mature fruit at 80-90°F for 3-5 days to harden skin before storage at 55-60°F. Mature fruit handles 1-2 light frosts.