Waltham Butternut Squash

5g

Waltham Butternut Winter Squash seeds grow as cool season tender annuals that are fast-maturing.

Waltham Butternut Squash can be enjoyed as a sweet or savory dish by baking its velvety texture with cinnamon or making a rich butternut soup.

Waltham Butternut varieties yield oval bell-like shape with bright-orange flesh and tan exterior.

• Latin Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Variety: “Waltham Butternut”
• Days to Maturity: 85-90 days
  
• Planting Depth: ½-1"
  
• Plant Spacing: 4”
• Row Spacing: 6’
• Growth Habit: Spreading-vine
• Soil Preference: Loose, rich and well-drained with pH level 6.0-7.5
• Temp Preference: Warm to cool
• Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
• Color: Bright-orange velvety flesh with tan exterior
  
• Flavor: Sweet, savory, velvety and nutty
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Temperature Range: 60-85℉