Squash 'Sweetnut' (Cucurbita pepo), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Sweetnut' squash is a small, deliciously sweet variety with a dense, creamy flesh reminiscent of chestnuts. Compact and easy to handle, it produces fruits weighing 500g to 1kg , perfect for purées, soups, gratins and oven roasts .
Its vigorous and productive plant offers a generous harvest , while being more compact than classic runner squashes. Thanks to its good storage capacity , it will accompany you all winter with its rich and gourmet flavors.
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Semi-runner
Fruit weight : 500 g to 1 kg
Color : Light beige
Texture : Dense and creamy flesh
Flavor : Sweet, with notes of chestnut
Maturity : 85 to 95 days
Tolerance : Good storage after harvest
Use : Soup, puree, gratin, roast
🌱 Cultivation method
🌞 Exposure : Full sun
🌱 Sowing :
• Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
• Direct sowing in open ground when the soil reaches 18°C
📏 Sowing depth : 2 cm
🌡 Germination temperature : 20-30°C
⏳ Germination time : 7 to 14 days
🌿 Spacing : 80 cm between plants, 1.5 m between rows
💦 Watering : Regular, avoiding wetting the foliage
🌾 Harvest : In the fall, when the skin is hard and the stalk is dry
With its tasty flesh and long shelf life , 'Sweetnut' squash is an ideal choice for comforting and nutritious dishes all winter long .
Use and special features
🍲 A sweet and fragrant squash
Perfect for velvety soups, purees and gourmet gratins .
🌱 Compact format and easy cultivation
Produces small, practical fruits that are well suited to small spaces .
⏳ Keeps for several months
Ideal for a winter food reserve .