Organic Buttercup Winter Squash
Organic Buttercup Winter Squash
Introduced in 1920, Buttercup is a popular variety among home gardeners. Its unique turban shape makes it very distinguishable from other squash. Its thick, orange flesh cooks dry and sweet with rich flavor. Keeps well.
• 100 days to harvest.
• Heirloom Variety.
• AS&L employee favorite!
• Fruits average 4½" x 7" and weigh about 3-4 lbs.
• Direct sow in warm (65º-70ºF), well-drained soil.
• Squash prefer soil pH 6 - 7½.
Approximate # of seeds per packet:
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Plant seed as soon as the ground becomes warm and the weather thoroughly settled. Plant 6 to 8 seeds in hills, 4 to 6' apart each way, covering 1" with fine soil. When plants are about 2" high, thin out each hill to 3 of the most vigorous plants.
