Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🎃 Winter squash
Butternut, acorn, and similar keepers. Needs space and a long warm season.
Suitability: 97/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~12.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Aug · Harvest Jun–Sep
Expected harvest: 6–16 lb
Grocery equivalent: $9–$24
Estimated garden cost: $10–$25
Potential savings: $-16–$14/year