Butterbush, Burpee's

Small butternut type. C. moschata. Tan rind with some persistent green stripes at stem end. Uniform fruit. Fruit measure 7-9" long; 4-5" wide; and weigh 1.6-2.2lbs. Vivid, dark orange to almost red flesh measure 0.6-1" thick. Great flavor. Smooth, sweet, moist flesh. Dry matter content: 14.4%. BRIX reading 10.6. Compact plants save space in the garden. Highly productive when grown in 2015 at Heritage Farm. Moderately susceptible to powdery mildew. Donated to SSE by the late Curtis Showell (MD SH C). SSE Accession # 119972