Botanical Interests Waltham Butternut Winter Squash Seeds

Winter squash gives you the perfect reason to look forward to winter! The rich, sweet flavor of butternut quickly became a classic and has set a high bar. Roast, bake or purée into a soup for classic winter fare. 4 to 5 fruits per plant; Solid stems resist squash vine borers. Stores for months! 1970 All-America selections winner.

8"-12" long, 3-6 lb, light tan skin with yellowish-orange flesh.

• Days To Maturity: 100 Days
• Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Type: Butternut Squash, Winter Squash
• Native: Northern Columbia
• Hardiness: Frost-Sensitive Annual
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Plant Dimensions: 8' Vines
• Variety Info: 8"-12" Long, 3-6 lb, Light Tan Skin With Yellowish-Orange Flesh
• Attributes: Squash Vine Borer Resistant, Frost Sensitive

Recommended 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date and when soil temperature is 70°-85°F.

Not Recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to disturbance; Sow in 4" biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

• Days To Emerge: 5-10 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/2"-1"
• Seed Spacing: 2-3 Seeds Per Mound
• Row Spacing: 6'-8'
• Thinning: When 3" Leaves, Thin To 1-2 Per Mound

Harvest when the squash rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; Bruising can spoil squash.

• Type: Conventional