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5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

Best Squash, July 10, 2009
Submitted by b58red from Alabama

"The Butterstick Hybrid is the only squash I grow every year because it is a consistent huge producer and so versatile. If you want a Zucchini you've got it, if you want a summer squash to stew down just add a little sugar, and for grilling it is tops.
Make sure you allow for huge plants that will grow up to 10 ft long in a hot climate like the deep south. If you plant them too close you will have problems with powdery mildew as they get larger and crowd each other. I recommend starting them in cups in the greenhouse and setting them out after all danger of frost is past. I usually plant them 3 to 4 feet apart and try to encourage every other one to grow in the opposite direction of the one next to it The biggest problem is stem borers that will cause them to wilt and eventually die unless you cut off all of the leaves near where the borer has attacked and bury a foot or two of the stem then water daily until it recovers to produce a continuing huge crop. I cannot eat or give them away fast enough when they are in peak production. Everyone I have given them to says they are the best squash they have ever eaten."

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Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Small Garden
Gardening skill: Very skilled
State of residence: AL
Types of plants: Vegetables
Gardening experience: 10+ years

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

Great Plant, February 28, 2009
Submitted by Seleth from Abilene TX

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"I only planted 1 seed of this zucchini in my raised box garden. In no time at all the single plant had taken over the entire box with wonderful giant leaves and beautiful yellow fruit. This was such a high producer I was picking 2 - 3 zucchini about every 3 to 4 days. I had a hard time using all the fruit from just this one plant. I grilled, boiled, pickled and used in salads as much as I could and had to give lots of the fruit away. I will definately plant this variety again and make sure I have proper space for it, as it gets very large."

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Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Small Garden
Gardening skill: Moderately skilled
State of residence: TX
Types of plants: Vegetables
Gardening experience: 5-10 years

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Smaller fruit on vine 2 days, larger one was on 5 days

5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

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Wow do they ripen fast!, October 23, 2008
Submitted by Birdie from Central Texas

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"I was blown away by this veggie! I'm a new gardener, so I didn't know what to expect from squash plants, but I just couldn't believe how BIG the squash got in just a couple of days! I would say they averaged 8-9" fruits!

I really had to keep an eye on them so the cucumber beetles (nasty little biting devils) wouldn't get more squash than me, but I only used an organic spray of bitter oils to fight pests.

I even thought the thorny plants looked nice enough that I could plant them in the front yard next year. :)"

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Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Small Garden
Gardening skill: Beginner
State of residence: TX
Types of plants: Vegetables
Gardening experience: 0-1 years

4 out of 5 (Overall Rating)

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Great producer, October 23, 2008
Submitted by Yardner from Southern Ohio

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"I've had a lot of success with this one. Though yellow zuke isn't my favorite, this is the one I plant.
Its easy to grow and doesn't require a lot of plants to provide that yellow color to your favorite squash dish."

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Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening: Large Garden
Gardening skill: Very skilled
State of residence: OH
Types of plants: Vegetables
Gardening experience: 5-10 years

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