Meet the next generation of butternut squash…smaller, sweeter, and easier to enjoy. These two specialty varieties, Honeynut and Butter Baby, pack all the cozy, nutty flavor of traditional butternut in compact, single-serve sizes perfect for roasting or weeknight meals.

Each offers its own spin on that familiar fall comfort: Butter Baby brings the classic butternut flavor you know and love in a more manageable size, while Honeynut takes it up a notch with rich caramel notes, silky texture, and an edible skin that roasts to perfection.

Meet the Varieties

Butter Baby: The Classic, Just Smaller

• A true miniature butternut bred for convenience.

• Flavor: smooth, mellow, and nutty-sweet.

• Texture: dense and creamy - perfect for roasting halves or cubing into soups.

• Skin: thinner than standard butternut but best peeled before eating.

• Ideal for: easy weeknight meals, creamy soups, and seasonal sides.

• Size: about 4–6 inches long, one serves two - about 1# each.

Honeynut: The Chef’s Favorite

• A butternut-buttercup hybrid developed by Chef Dan Barber and Cornell breeders for next-level sweetness.

• Flavor: deep, rich, and almost brown-sugar sweet.

• Texture: velvety and custard-like when roasted.

• Skin: thin and fully edible (no peeling!).

• Ideal for: roasting whole, stuffing, or serving as a gourmet side.

• Size: 4–5 inches long, a perfect single serving.

Both store beautifully in a cool, dry place for up to 2–3 months, and both bring the flavor of fall straight to your table.