"Bills Garden" wrote in message
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What is the best bush, or compact growth variety of Butternut Squash? The
vining type I grew this year nearly took over the entire garden!

Regards,
Bill

Bill, I have planted a Butternut Bush-type from Burpee called "Burpee's
Butterbush" that plant stays close to home. The plant is manageable a bit
bigger than a zucchini. Requires nothing out of the ordinary in the way of
care; just a handful of balanced fertilizer worked in when planted. The
plants produced plenty of small to medium size bell shaped fruits; perfect
for the family needing 2 to 6 servings. I gave some away to the elderly
folks in the neighborhood and they appreciated the single serving size the
smallest ones provide. I like to poke with a knife and pre-bake them in the
microwave till soft. After they have cooled enough to handle, cut them in
half or quarter to remove the seeds then either scoop out the edible flesh
or peel with a paring knife. I then either freeze this prepped squash in a
freezer bag or container for later use or put in a small covered cooking
dish with a pat of butter, a spoonful of brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
Then finish cooking either in the microwave or the oven. Fran