An "All-America Selections" winner, Waltham Butternut winter squash is an improved variety of the original Butternut squash introduced in 1944. The vigorous vines produce generous yields of bottle-shaped fruits with bulbous bases and narrower tops, each up to 10 inches long and weighing about 5 pounds. Their tan-colored skin is very shiny and ever-so-slightly ridged, and their dark orange flesh is thick, fine-grained, and sweet. Waltham Butternut winter squash is delightful when sliced into bite-sized chunks then baked or steamed. Or mash it up as a savory side that's much healthier than mashed potatoes. Winter squash takes longer to vine ripen than summer squash, but it's definitely worth the wait because of how extremely well it keeps. Winter squash varieties have much tougher exteriors than their summer counterparts, so they're hardier when it comes to storage and keep for months at a time. Waltham Butternut winter squash will keep up to 6 months! They also have their own unique set of delicious culinary uses. Winter squash varieties are the mainstays when it comes to baking, roasting, and stuffing, and can't be beat when it comes to creating all of those comfort foods that make long winters a little more tolerable. To increase the longevity of your Waltham squash, harvest with at least 2 inches of stem still intact.
More Information| SKU | DL013901 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 40 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Cucurbita pepo |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow or start indoors |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1-11/2 inches |
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| Seed Spacing | 24-36 inches (3-4/hill) |
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| Row Spacing | 3-6 feet |
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| Space After Thinning | 3-6 feet |
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| Days To Germinate | 5-10 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 90-110 |
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| Growth Rate | Slow |
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| Tolerates | Heat |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Edible |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original |
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| Item Unit Of Measure | Packet |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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