Squash Waltham Butternut Seeds - Squash, 25 seeds

Waltham Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a vining winter squash prized for its tan, bottle-shaped fruits with dense, sweet orange flesh that keeps well in storage. The rich flesh is ideal for roasting, soups, and pies. This packet contains 25 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Waltham Butternut Squash
• Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Water deeply and regularly; ease off as fruits ripen
• Growth Habit: Vining; give plants room to sprawl or train on a sturdy trellis
• Soil Type: Loamy, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Planting Time: Sow after the last frost when the soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–100 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost, or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water deeply once or twice a week; avoid overhead watering late in the season.
• Spacing: Space plants about 36 inches apart with 72 inches between rows.
• Germination: Seeds sprout in 7–10 days at 75–90°F.
• Harvest: Cut fruits when the rind is hard and tan, leaving a short stem attached; cure briefly before storing.
• Tips: Allow fruits to mature fully on the vine for the sweetest flesh and longest storage.