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Squash Winter Waltham Butternut Organic - 4g (~35 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.
Sowing Tips:
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: 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
Variety Info:
Days to Maturity: 100 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Butternut
Native: Northern Columbia
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 8' vines
Variety Info: 8"–12" long, 3–6 pounds, light tan skin with yellowish-orange flesh.
Attributes: Resists Squash Vine Borers, Long Storing
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