Butternut Waltham PLUS
Larger fruits
Improved selection of Butternut Waltham
Better fruit shape
Higher yield
Butternut Waltham PLUS was developed by Avanos Seeds as an improved version of the well-known Butternut Waltham. Compared to Waltham, Waltham PLUS produces larger fruits with longer, thicker necks, resulting in more flesh and higher weight. This makes it more appealing to consumers. When ripe, the fruit turns a deep orange color, with excellent quality and high yields. The fruits have a post-harvest shelf life of over three months. They can remain in the field for one to two months and be stored in a well-ventilated shed or another storage facility before marketing.
Characteristics
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KIND
Butternut (Curcubita moschata) -
MATURITY
90 days -
FRUIT WEIGHT
Average 1 - 1.5 kg -
SOWING TIME
Year-round in frost-free areas; September to February in frost-prone areas
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FLESH COLOUR
Deep orange
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PLANT HABIT
Vine -
FIELD HOLDING
Excellent -
NUMBER OF FRUITS
4-5 fruits/plant on average
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UNIFORMITY
Very good
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PLANT SPACING
70 cm X 150 cm
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SEED RATE/ HA
2kg (plant 2 seeds per station)
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SHELF LIFE
Excellent -
PLANT POPULATION/ HA
10 000 plants
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POTENTIAL YIELD
30 - 40 mt -
FERTILISATION GUIDE
Basal fertilizer: 600 - 800kg Compound C or Vegetable Blend and 300kg AN to be split-applied to applications at 3, 5 and 7 weeks after emergence. The use of well-decomposed manure at 1 liter per plant station recommended. Soil test is recommended for correct fertilizer types and rates.
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