Butternut Squash-Waltham

Waltham is an edible type of winter squash with a bulbous shape, also known as Cucurbita moschata. It has a sweet, nutty buttery taste that is similar to pumpkin or sweet potato. It has a salmon-yellow skin and orange flesh. As it ripens, it turns increasingly deep orange, and becomes sweeter and richer. It grows on a vine, so support should be provided. Butternut squash can be roasted, pureed or mashed into soups, casseroles, breads, and muffins. It is notable for its ability to be stored for long periods when stored in a cool dry place. 

Latin Name: Cucurbita moschata

Planting Guidance: It is best grown in fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained loams in full sun. Seeds may be planted outdoors when soil temperatures have risen to at least 65 degrees F., typically about the time of last spring frost date. Plant several seeds together in each planting site (seed hill) and thin later.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 10-15 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

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