Squash, Buttercup Organic Seeds

Cucurbita pepo

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Squash, Buttercup Organic Seeds

Cucurbita pepo

Regular price $3.49
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Our Organic Buttercup Squash seeds bring you some of the finest winter squash.

Buttercup Squash has a sweet and creamy orange flesh.

The green skin is hard and thick, like other winter squash.

An excellent ingredient in soups—its dense texture and sweet taste make Buttercup Squash a great choice for cooking. It's a versatile ingredient for various dishespureed, baked, or stuffedadding a creamy, flavorful element to any soup!

Pro gardening tip: Plant squash in a squash tower. Vines climb up and over the towers, keeping plants more compact!

Sku: 0930

Common Name: Squash

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

8 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

90 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Height

Growing Height:

12 - 36"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

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Fill Weight (grams): 3

Approximate Seed Count: 15 - 30

Flavor: Dry, mildly sweet.

Preparation Ideas: Roast with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper!

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growth Type: Winter

Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Fall

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Seed squash directly outdoors in a sunny location. Sow a few seeds around a 12" diameter hill. After germination, thin to 3-4 seedlings per hill. If planted in rows, thin to 18"-24" apart. Seeds may be started indoors 3-4 weeks before planting outdoors. Transplant with care.

Planting Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: Sow Buttercup Squash seeds roughly 8' apart in rows.

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.

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Harvest when the rind begins to orange where it touches the soil or right after the first light frost.

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Free shipping is available on all orders over $35. Orders under $35 have a shipping rate of $7.99, and seed-only orders have a shipping rate of $2.99. Most orders are shipped within 2 business days of purchase. However, live plants and embroidered items may take 2-7 business days to ship, depending on the day of the week you place your order. For more information, please click here to review our shipping & returns policy.

At Ferry Morse, we are proud of our non-GMO & guaranteed fresh seeds.

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