THE MOST PROLIFIC BUTTERNUT SQUASH VARIETY WE'VE EVER SEEN!

[@charlesdevier8203]

Mid Missouri Zone 6A I harvested the South Anna Butternuts last week and they did great. Like you said, the vines grew 15- 20 feet, so I let them run out into the field on each side. They did not have any bug problems, but this was a very unusual year as we didn't have any bug problems on anything. This is a great squash!

[@MartieMc]

I know this sounds like an outrageous lie, but I got 175 pounds of South Anna butternuts off of only 2 vines this year. Good sized ones too. And there's still at least another 25 pounds of ones not quite ready. Don't know if they'll have time. I know it sounds crazy. I'm amazed. They're sweeter than regular butternut too. This is definitely the one for production and flavor. (Augusta, GA)

[@citylotgardening6171]

Great harvest , about how far apart did you space your plants ? I'm gonna grow these but I'm limited on space gonna try these in a 6 ft x 10 ft area any suggestions

[@DC-rd6oq]

@@citylotgardening6171 These plants are aggressive. In a good way. It's easy to control the growth by simply pulling them up where you don't want them. i planted two vines about 2' apart, in a 30' garden row. They took over that row, the paths on either side of the row, and wandered throughout one half of my garden, which is 75' x 25'. They even wandered out of the garden area into the yard. I have no idea how far they would have gone if I let them. I would definitely grow them even if you have a small space since they are so prolific and taste wonderful. Mine grew up nearby tomato cages, so you might try to grow them vertically. The tomato cages I have are large and sturdy. I am in Zone 9a, high humidity. I have battled squash vine borers, squash bugs, leaf footed bugs and pickle worms on squash for years. South Anna doesn't seem to be too bothered by any of those pests. It also hasn't suffered from all of the rain we're having, which has been just about every day for the past two months. Try it. You will not be disappointed.

[@phillippinter7518]

How big were the plants?

[@lisarussell6153]

I love that you share mistakes! It helps us to know what not to do.

[@afrocraft1]

Nice, solid video showing mastery of the subject with such ease and intuition. I learned so much. Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@whathappened2230]

Nice vid,thank you! Those Annas look tasty.. I have some butternut seeds now,but I will get the Annas also. I made all my racks from free crate/pallet wood. Made a dirt sifter and a cuke trellis from the same wood. Only had to buy nails and the metal mesh. Happy growing to all!

[@stevetrivago]

We sell tons of butternut squash.. Whole, cut up, etc.. people love it… Thanks for sharing your wisdom, and thanks for what you do

[@cherylanon5791]

LOL you have the same Sun Valley camper as we do! wonderful & spacious, much better than sleeping on the ground.

[@dschott1083]

You guys are the bees knees! Your vids are great fun and educational to watch and your supply of seeds and now a bunch of new ones you will soon carry and your business ethics are A1 ... every time I order from you my stuff is here within 3 days so you guys are stellar! Thanks so much!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for being a great customer!

[@cherylanon5791]

gosh those sound like perfect winter squash....not sure if we could grow up here in the North....but we have done some hybrid butternut Polaris which is a little quicker. maybe I'll have to give your South Anna a try next season!

[@mcanultymichelle]

Yep ,just finishing up the season and o my wow a lot

[@amyk6028]

Thanks for another great video! Very helpful 👍🏼

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phillippinter7518]

I love size and shape variation, the more variation the better, I can use my small-medium winter squashes (like under 3 pounds) to just cut in half, cook it, toast the seeds and eat it all at once with a spoon and fork. Large ones i can cut into big chunks, as well as use them in blends as a soup or smoothie, or even bread or porride. Similar thing goes with potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, carrots, apples, oranges, peaches ect..

[@terryduprie6313]

Hey Travis. Thanks for the informative video about the butternut squash. Appreciate if you would describe your process after picking for cleanup of the plot. Do you mow it, till it in, or pull it all out and get rid of the plants?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

There was way too much foliage to pull it all by hand. So we mowed it down several times and "scalped it" the last time. We'll wait on the vines to die, rip up the drip tape, till the plot and cover crop it.

[@Growmap]

@@gardeningwithhoss What did you cover crop it with specifically? Also, what if the weather drops below freezing in your open barn? Wouldn't the produce freeze and go bad?

[@citylotgardening6171]

Any suggestions on plant spacing for growing these in a 6 ft x 10 ft area ? Thanks for sharing 👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Planting Depth: 1/2 Seed Spacing: 18-24″ Row Spacing: 5-6′

[@cherylanon5791]

get a 16 ft cattle panel, make into an arch stabilized with 4 T=posts. train vines up the arch and you'll have tons of squashes! also can plant below the archway with lettuces etc and some flowers next to the t-posts to attract pollinators, like snapdragons, calendula, etc

[@heatherkennedy9972]

Nice curing rack. Here in the north we would need to enclose it due to squirrels and chipmunks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't have chipmunks, but do have squirrel issues occasionally.

[@agoodlife6903]

How do you keep critters out of the squash after you put them on your shelves?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have two barn cats that do a great job keeping the critters under control.

[@DC-rd6oq]

I know this is an old video, but i had to come back to it and post a comment. I planted two seeds back in May. I have now harvested 26 South Anna butternut squash. The plant shows no sign of giving up. I have loads more immature squash on the plant and even more flowers. Due to space issues I have had to walk all over the vines where they took over the paths, I've cut the vines where they are in the way of other plants and I've pulled them out in many spots where they've re-rooted where I don't want them. They are totally not fazed by the abuse. I'm in zone 9A. I have no idea how long this plant will keep going, but at this rate I wouldn't be surprised if it produces through the winter if we don't get a frost. And, it tastes wonderful!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Awesome

[@ndangariromaketiwa4560]

You are lucky.I wish i could get some seeds herein Africa.I would really make great profit with them even at 13 butternuts a vine ,its awesome returns.

[@DC-rd6oq]

@@ndangariromaketiwa4560 If you give me an address I'll mail you a few seeds. You can save seeds from your first harvest and then you'll have plenty. And while I realize you could be a total scammer, heck it's Christmas. I won't give you my name or email, you'll have to post an address here. Merry Christmas.

[@ndangariromaketiwa4560]

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[@ndangariromaketiwa4560]

@@DC-rd6oq I appreciate a lot .Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

[@mikeedward3161]

I would like to learn if you know what is the coldest temperature this squash will take as I am thinking the named variety of winter squash may have nothing to do with being able to grow in a true winter also for starting it off as seeds does it mean it would require a good amount of sun to grow or just need heat warmth that is obtainable from growing inside for several months. So is there anyone out there whom has managed to grow these that are living in colder places, that may have started them off early and been able to save them for when their weather has greatly improved? Thanking you for producing such interesting video, Maureen from England/UK

[@chriskerns810]

Any certain temperature/humidity need to be kept while curing the butternut?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We just have ours underneath the pole barn, which is usually about 10-15 degrees cooler than the direct sun this time of year.

[@MrsLaytonClassroom]

Its always helpful to see the plot where the veggie grew. Its even more helpful to see the veg just as you harvest it. Both help us know what to expect. You've done a great job of helping to educate us on the particulars of planting. I do have a question. We have just enough time to get in another plot of sweet corn before frost. We're in NE Texas, also zone 8a. The total plot is 45x45. I am thinking of doing the inner 20x20 plot for corn , and outside of the corn on all sides doing winter squash. I was hoping to make each of the 4 sides a different squash or pumpkin. 1 side fairy tale, 1 side South Anna Butternut, 1 half pint pumpkin, 1 side Blue Bayou pumkpin. So here is my question, What size spacing do you recommend for the pumpkins and S.A butternut squash?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We like to put them 2' apart along the row. But as we mentioned in the video, you want to give them plenty of room between rows.

[@MrsLaytonClassroom]

@@gardeningwithhoss I'm just worried the corn will be hard to access being surrounded with pumpkins or squash. I reckon I can try it and see. If its a nightmare, well then I won't do it again.

[@Petey-it6yj]

I planted my winter squash next to my corn. It is doing great! I have kept one path cleared.(had to sacrifice a squash plant.)

[@sheilafade2016]

How many of the squash do u get on each plant?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Didn't count them.

[@MartieMc]

I know this sounds like an outrageous lie, but I got 175 pounds of South Anna butternuts off of only 2 vines this year. Good sized ones too. And there's still at least another 25 pounds of ones not quite ready. Don't know if they'll have time. I know it sounds crazy. I'm amazed. They're sweeter than regular butternut too. This is definitely the one for production and flavor. (Augusta, GA)

[@nickcasper2350]

How do you get such great pollination? I had to hand pollinate everyone last year..

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have a hive of bees on our property, but also have a good bit of native pollinators due to all the flowers we plant amongst the vegetable garden plots.

[@Carlie_flower]

So interesting that I'm in Washington and someone in south Georgia can share the same "zone" as me lol

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Exactly! 🤣

[@trevapowell9193]

Sure I need to buy the Small Wonder spaghetti squash and also the butternut squash the seeds do you have them in stock

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes we do. You can see them both here: hosstools.com/product-category/premium-garden-seeds/winter-squash/

[@flatsville1]

Will Hoss have Algonquin Squash available next year?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Oh yeah! Should have them on the site in the next couple months. Just waiting for them to be germ-tested.

[@roeboys3roe34]

Plan on growing a 3 sisters garden in a new plot. The squash snuffs out weeds. I’m told squash also deters pesky critters out of the corn. My question is are there any types of squash/pumpkin varieties that are more prickly than others?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Any of your traditional, non-hybrid, squash varieties will be prickly. Something like Early Crookneck.

[@reginagibson1908]

Do you eat the leaves from your butternut?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Never ate squash leaves.

[@reginagibson1908]

Hoss Tools try them I think they are delicious. Cut them up and season them like any other green kale, mustard or spinach you can even mix them (they do have to be cooked). I marinated mine for about 48 hrs in balsamic vinaigrette, onions and garlic. They’re all kinds of recipes on google.

[@MartieMc]

@@reginagibson1908 I agree. They're delicious. My daughter loves them too.

[@Mik-mk8us]

I saved 20 lbs of seeds . So this yr .I plant. It all . This harvest season . I'll have enough to fill a dump truck

[@TheKrisamneShow]

How do you keep the rats from eating your squash while they’re curing?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Two barn cats named Chloe and Tiger.

[@bonnalake250]

Can this butternut grow vertically as well?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You would have to support the squash as they can be heavy.

[@KajunHomestead]

can the seeds of this squash be saved and replanted

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes. This is an open-pollinated variety, so you can save the seed and they'll be true to variety.

[@courtneywoolard3743]

Hey Travis! How long do they need to cure? And for the home gardener, would a shaded front porch be ok for the curing process? Or do you recommend just bringing them inside right away?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Shaded front porch would be fine. Usually a few weeks is good for curing.

[@courtneywoolard3743]

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you!

[@suemerritt1679]

Travis, is the Cherokee tan pumpkin open pollinating?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes it is.

[@leahtinsley913]

I see so many questions on why butternut plants are not producing female flowers but what can I do when mine are not producing male flowers? The plants are fairly young only about four to five foot long. Am I just impatient? Also can you hand pollinate with a different squash variety if I am not saving seeds?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You may be dealing with a pollination issue. Do you have flowers planted to attract pollinators into garden?

[@leahtinsley913]

@@gardeningwithhoss I do but they have not bloomed yet. Thinking of putting sugar water out. Thoughts??

[@davidwho8215]

Can you trellis these, or are they just too heavy?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Too heavy

[@MartieMc]

I had a couple vines grow up our stockade fence and they were fine. Fruits hung there til ripe.

[@norxgirl1]

Just ordered some squash seeds.....never received the sign up coupon code for the planner??

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Send us an email to [e-mail] and we will get you taken care of.

[@karenbailey4462]

Good job thank u

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Welcome 😊

[@jamesbarron1202]

What type of squash do you think is most resistant (least attractive) to squash bugs? And can it be fried?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Butternut and Royal Acorn squash are generally resistant to squash bugs.

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@gardeningwithhoss are those both good sweet frying squash. You said in the video that particular one wasn’t real sweet. I only fry with mine. I like the sweet white scallop squash but the squash bugs run me crazy. I’ve been watering my squash and mashing bugs all morning. Plus collecting their eggs with tape. I saw a giant wheel bug in my squash patch. Maybe it will eat some of them. They may taste and smell too bad. I raise honeybees and don’t like spraying insecticides. I’ll spray them with soap at dusk once a week with a backpack sprayer.

Older Acorn are still perfect for seeds not a total loss

[@Tyrashabrooks]

I just ordered the red bull brussel sprouts from y'all last night thanks and what do you think about the red bull variety!!!❤️

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We liked it when we grew it last year. Very tasty. As with any Brussels Sprout variety, they take quite a bit of patience.

[@thenaturalhuman9568]

I made the same mistake with the butternuts taking over the buttercups and acorns

[@DV-ol7vt]

Does the South Anna Butternut taste the same as a Waltham Butternut squash?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, tastes like a butternut squash.

[@MartieMc]

They're sweeter.

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Do you ship seeds to Canada?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

No we do not, just tools.

[@michaelbroome6603]

Late to the party! But the image of that squash between your legs haunts my dreams (lol)!! Guess you tube missed your 'adult content'. Keep up the great content. Siochain

[@trudyeagan8160]

❤

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

I would love to know the average how many squash per plant.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That would be good to know, but I didn't feel like counting them.

[@wingabouts]

My Waltham butternuts seem to always give me one nice fruit and then stop. So frustrating! I have 8 plants this year with 3 fruits total so far... 😞

[@MartieMc]

I know this sounds like an outrageous lie, but I got 175 pounds of South Anna butternuts off of only 2 vines this year. Good sized ones too. And there's still at least another 25 pounds of ones not quite ready. Don't know if they'll have time. I know it sounds crazy. I'm amazed. They're sweeter than regular butternut too. This is definitely the one for production and flavor. (Augusta, GA)

[@55MarieL]

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong! My plants are really small … small leaves so far… last year I only got male flowers…. Harvested 2 fruit the size of pears….

[@gardeningwithhoss]

check out this growing guide for our recommendations. growhoss.com/blogs/growing-guides/winter-squash

[@paulwaldo4907]

Lmao, optics are great with squash in your lap