Squash, Waltham Butternut Organic Seeds

Cucurbita moschata

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Squash, Waltham Butternut Organic Seeds

Cucurbita moschata

Regular price $3.49
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Waltham Butternut Squash is an All-America Selections winning plant!

It's one of the best, most popular varieties of winter squash. Its sweet, dry, orange-colored flesh makes it ideal for baking and pies.

These squash seeds are very productive and produce squash high in vitamin A. It's a great source of essential vitamins with a flavor that won't disappoint. Waltham Butternut Organic Seeds are a top choice for gardeners and cooks alike.

Sku: 0798

Common Name: Squash

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

85 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

12+

Height

Growing Height:

12 - 36"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

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Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata

Color: Cream

Fill Weight (grams): 3

Approximate Seed Count: 15 - 30

Flavor: The sweet taste of this squash is enhanced if stored for a while prior to cutting.

Preparation Ideas: Cut in half, butter the center of each half and then sprinkle with brown sugar and season with 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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After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow 5 seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.

Planting Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: Sow Waltham 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.

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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 before hard 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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