Squash
Squash ‘Sucrine du Berry’
Squash ‘Sucrine du Berry’: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Sucrine du Berry is a traditional variety of musky squash, Cucurbita moschata, in the cucurbit family. Its name connects it with the Berry region of France and suggests its sweet flesh. It belongs to the same species as butternut but has its own varietal identity; the names are not interchangeable. Its appeal lies in a characteristic fruit shape and flesh suited to many preparations.The plant is an annual sensitive to frost, with trailing stems and abundant foliage. It develops large green leaves and tendrils as its stems lengthen. Vigorous growth does not mean winter hardiness: describing a variety as traditional or robust does not imply that it tolerates frost. Foliage and fruit develop during one growing season, influenced by the conditions encountered. The plant’s habit is distinct from the shape of the harvested squash.Yellow male and female flowers occur separately on the same plant. Insects carry pollen between flowers and…
