Cube of Butter Summer Squash

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Cube of Butter'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

1-12

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Cube of Butter Summer Squash plant details

Cube of Butter Summer Squash is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cube of Butter Summer Squash

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, disease-resistant, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cube of Butter Summer Squash

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A delicious, straight-necked summer squash, buttery yellow with creamy white flesh, ‘Cube of Butter’ has received rave reviews for flavor as long as the fruits are picked before they grow to 10” long. Excellent in stir-fries or roasted on the grill. Low-growing with an open bush habit, the stems have few prickles, making it easy to harvest the squash. Yellow squashes are notoriously susceptible to powdery mildew, but ‘Cube of Butter’ is resistant, making it possible to harvest squash over a long period of time. Grow in full sun in fertile garden soil & keep well watered.