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Waltham Butternut Winter Squash Seeds

Waltham Butternut Winter Squash Seeds

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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.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 100 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Butternut Squash, Winter Squash (Learn more)

Native: Northern Columbia

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 8' vines

Variety Info: 8"–12" long, 3–6 pounds, light tan skin with yellowish-orange flesh.

Attributes: Squash Vine Borer Resistant, Frost Sensitive

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Sowing Info

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: ½–1"

Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 6'–8'

Thinning: When 3" leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest when the squash's 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.

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  • Bridget S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/24/23
    5 Stars

    I planted 3 squash seeds. They went crazy, over the trellis, over the 6' garden fence, and well into the yard. I ended up harvesting 54 squash. :)

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  • Banks B.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/2/23
    5 Stars

    I’ve never been good at growing squash. I’ve tried over the past two years, and I haven’t been ever able to successfully even get a flower on my squash.This year was different though, when I tried to grow the butternut squash, it actually worked really well and a squash is developing on my plant.

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  • Philip L.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/24/25
    5 Stars

    Great seeds.

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  • Erik P.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    10/5/24
    4 Stars

    All seeds germinate with vigor except of course shiso, which I always have trouble with.

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  • Margie H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/22
    5 Stars

    I love the easy planting and the successful growing of this variety. The fruits grow quickly and develop into heavy, disease-free and bug-free squash. They store for long periods of time; they are easier to cut and peel than other kinds of squash. The insides are rich in flavor, buttery and a little nutty. I love the added benefits of all the nutritional benefits. I am going to bake one to be used for a pie!

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