Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbita maxima
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These seeds produce sizeable fruits, reaching five pounds or more, that boast a rich golden-orange flesh. Indulge in its delightful, mild, and sweet flavor, perfect for various culinary dishes.
Experience the joy of growing these robust squash plants and harvesting flavorful produce for your kitchen creations. It is ideal for gardeners seeking generous yields of delicious, versatile squash in their home gardens.
Sku: 9893
Common Name: Squash
Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
Full Sun
7 - 14 Days
110 Days
12+
24 - 30"
Moist (2 in / week)
Annual
Vegetable
Summer|Fall
Fall
Characteristics: Lasts up to 3 months after picking if stored in a cool, dry place.
Color: Cream
Fill Weight (grams): 3 g
Approximate Seed Count: 3 - 10
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Winter|Vining
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
After the danger of frost has passed, sow in well-exposed, warm ground. Cover with 1 inch of soil. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin them. Rich soil is preferred, but plants will survive in poor soil.
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow Butternut Squash seeds roughly 6' apart in rows keeping rows approximately 6' apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Don't cut winter squash from the vine until firmly ripe (when you have a hard time making a dent in the shell with your thumbnail). Harvest squash before hard frost.
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Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 15 reviews.
Review topics: ["water","squash","seeds","germination","taste","vines","plants"].
"Weighted 35 lbs and over 2 foot long. When it broke off the vine. It never turned tan. Stayed green with a little orange and started to rot. I do not think this plant will ever turn tan like a normal butternut squash. Not like pictured at all. Inside flesh is orange and smelled like pumpkin. Still tastes good just don’t grow on a trellis like I tried. Picture was too big to upload."
"We purchased a pack of seeds last year 2025 to plant in our raised beds. Due to lack of pollination we failed to produce any fruit but the vines were healthy. This year I planted the same seeds (2025) with different results. Our largest squash is nearly 2 ft long and the bottom half is nearly the size of a basketball. And it still has a month left to grow! I don't know if this is normal. But we are going to enter it in the County Fair. I'll let you know what happens. Cheers"
"These butternut squash seeds germinate pretty well and grow into strong vines if you give them enough sun and space. They need regular watering and warm water to thrive. I've been waiting a long time for this review, so take patience since squash needs a full growing season."
"Super clear instructions, very easy to plant. My 7-year-old planted them and we've been watering them and it's been about 7 days and they're all sprouting. We can't wait to have butternut squash! We waited until the last frost and these have been doing great outside in a sunny spot. They'll probably be ready to transfer in a couple more weeks! Grow your own food, it's not hard even with small spaces. You'll love it."
"Ferry Morse seeds are non gmo high quality seed and package. I have few started along with some amaazing dirt to help this beautiful yummy butternut sqaush. I recommend this brand over any."
"To start, I was not able to plant these as in my area it's still to cold to start them. However, the seeds look very healthy and if they're similar to the cucumber seeds by this brand, should be very easy to sow. I think you get a great amount of seeds in the package in the instance that some don't work out."
"I was super excited when I received these seeds because I just got a garden bed & these would be perfect to grow in it along with the others received. I cannot wait to try them!"
"I'm excited for this to grow, the seed packaging was simple, I still have not seen any germination so I'm not sure how to rate the product without any growth yet"
"The butternut squash seed produced strong vines and healthy plants. The squash developed beautifully and smooth skin. I love having squash soups and growing my own squash has been so great. Flavor is amazing."
"This packet seem to be a great value for your money. Lots of seeds included and look promising to have a hearty harvest in the fall. Overall, I would buy these for future gardening seasons."
