Honeynut Squash Seeds

Honeynut Squash Seeds – Mini Butternut Squash Variety, Non-GMO, Heirloom Baby Butternut Squash Seeds for Planting in the Home Garden

Dhara Seeds, a big, trusted name in the USA seed market with a vast, high-quality selection, proudly offers Honeynut Squash Seeds, a deliciously sweet heirloom variety known for its rich flavor, compact size, and high nutritional value. This non-GMO baby butternut squash is ideal for gardeners looking to grow a space-saving, high-yielding, and deeply flavorful winter squash.

Cucurbita moschata, commonly known as Honeynut Squash, is a miniature version of traditional butternut squash, with deep orange flesh and an even sweeter, nuttier taste. The small, -6 inch fruits develop a rich caramel color when ripe and are packed with beta-carotene, making them a highly nutritious choice. This heirloom squash is perfect for roasting, soups, purees, and baking.

Honeynut Squash thrives in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. It performs best in warm temperatures and requires a long growing season to reach full maturity. Adding organic compost or aged manure before planting can help improve soil fertility and enhance plant growth.

For best results, sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost when soil temperatures reach at least 6°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, spacing them 18-2 inches apart in rows or mounds to allow for vine spread. Trellising is an option for small spaces, as the compact fruits can be easily supported.

Water deeply and consistently, ensuring the soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering as the fruits mature to enhance their sweetness. Mulching around the base of plants helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

Honeynut Squash thrives in USDA hardiness zones through . Globally, it grows well in temperate to warm climates where the growing season provides enough warmth for full ripening.

Sweet, Nutty Flavor: More intense than traditional butternut squash.

Heirloom & Non-GMO: A time-tested variety with exceptional taste and quality.

Compact & High-Yielding: Produces plenty of small, flavorful fruits in limited space.

Nutrient-Dense: Rich in beta-carotene, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Versatile in Cooking: Ideal for roasting, soups, baking, and purees.

Honeynut Squash is perfect for traditional in-ground gardens, raised beds, and container gardening with proper trellising. Its vining habit makes it a great companion plant for corn and beans in a Three Sisters garden system.

By choosing Honeynut Squash Seeds from Dhara Seeds, gardeners can enjoy growing a heirloom, non-GMO variety that is both space-efficient and packed with flavor. Dhara Seeds remains a big, trusted name in the seed world, offering a wide range of high-quality, non-GMO varieties to gardeners everywhere.

This variety typically matures in 8to 0 days, depending on growing conditions.

Yes With proper support or trellising, Honeynut Squash can thrive in large containers.

Harvest when the skin turns deep orange-brown and resists scratching with a fingernail, usually before the first frost.