Fat Tomato Squash Honeynut
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Fat Tomato Squash Honeynut
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Squash Honeynut Seeds

€5.00

Cucurbita moschata

Honeynut Squash is a modern classic with a great story behind it. Anthony was first given these rare seeds in 2018 during a visit to Blue Hill Farm in New York. The variety was developed by Cornell plant breeder Michael Mazourek in collaboration with chef Dan Barber and introduced through Row 7 Seed Company, with flavour firmly at its heart.

Smaller, sweeter, and creamier than traditional butternut, Honeynut is a cross between butternut and buttercup squash. When ripe, fruits resemble a small, plump butternut with smooth, honey-orange skin. The deep golden flesh is intensely sweet, with rich brown-sugar and nutty notes that caramelise beautifully when roasted. Easy to grow and naturally resistant to powdery mildew, each vine typically produces 4 to 6 fruits, weighing around 500 g each.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

Cucurbita moschata

Honeynut Squash is a modern classic with a great story behind it. Anthony was first given these rare seeds in 2018 during a visit to Blue Hill Farm in New York. The variety was developed by Cornell plant breeder Michael Mazourek in collaboration with chef Dan Barber and introduced through Row 7 Seed Company, with flavour firmly at its heart.

Smaller, sweeter, and creamier than traditional butternut, Honeynut is a cross between butternut and buttercup squash. When ripe, fruits resemble a small, plump butternut with smooth, honey-orange skin. The deep golden flesh is intensely sweet, with rich brown-sugar and nutty notes that caramelise beautifully when roasted. Easy to grow and naturally resistant to powdery mildew, each vine typically produces 4 to 6 fruits, weighing around 500 g each.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

  • For optimal germination, ensure a temperature of at least 20°C. Sow seeds point-side down, 1.5cm deep, in small pots with peat-free organic compost. Once the frost has passed, plant out 90cm apart from late May.

    Sow indoors: April to early June

    Plant out: Late May to July

    Harvesting time: September to October

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • Perfect for roasting or stuffing, with enough natural sweetness to shine in desserts. Use in any recipe calling for butternut or winter squash. When roasted at high heat, its natural sugars caramelise, giving a rich honey-caramel flavour.

    We love roasting this squash in halves, skin-on, with plenty of olive oil and sea salt, then serving on a large platter with toasted pumpkin seeds and a fresh green herb sauce.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie

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