Squash Seeds - Winter - Butternut

Butternut squash, an open-pollinated variety, is among the sweetest winter squash types available. Its uniquely-shaped, pale yellow fruit contains a firm, orange flesh that boasts a deliciously sweet flavor.

• 380 seeds per oz.
• 1,520 Seeds per 1/4 lb
  
• 6080  Seeds per Lb

85-90 days. Winter Butternut Squash seeds are fast-maturing cool season tender annuals. They are popularly planted by gardeners for the winter season as they develop into oval bell-like shapes with bright-orange flesh and tan exterior. The Waltham Butternut variety yields an abundant crop and can be enjoyed as a sweet or savory dish, whether baked with cinnamon or made into a rich soup. To enjoy this squash for months over winter, simply cure them before the first frost.
Sowing: For optimal growth, it is recommended to begin planting Waltham Butternut squash seeds indoors one month prior to the final frost. Utilize peat pots, placing two seeds in each pot and discarding the weaker seedling at a later time. Before transplanting, harden the seedlings and choose to plant in rows or hills using either extremely fertile soil or corn. It is advised to avoid planting near potatoes.

Growing: Protect squash seedlings from cold weather by covering with protective layers. Keep the soil consistently moist, but take care not to wet the leaves, as this may lead to diseases such as rot or mildew. Once vines begin to grow, use mulch to retain moisture, control weeds, and keep squashes clean. Additionally, this will prevent excessive contact with the soil. During midsummer, remove all flower blooms to promote the growth of the butternut squash. Waltham Butternut variety is resistant to squash borers.

Harvesting: Harvest squashes when stem starts to dry and skin is too hard to pierce. Avoid frost damage - harvest before first frost. Use sharp knife, leave 2-3" stem. Do not carry by stem - use ASAP to prevent rapid deterioration. Cure in sun or dry location until stem shrivels. Don't wash if storing. Waltham Butternut can be harvested young as summer squash and also when mature. Excellent for baking and storage.