Description

Waltham Butternut Squash is a classic winter squash variety known for its smooth tan skin, elongated bell shape, and rich, sweet orange flesh. Its excellent flavor deepens after curing, making it ideal for roasting, soups, purees, and baking. Highly regarded for both productivity and storage ability, it is a staple in home gardens and kitchen harvests.

This vigorous vining variety produces uniform fruits with a small seed cavity and thick, creamy flesh. Waltham Butternut is dependable in a wide range of growing conditions and is especially valued for its long storage life, often lasting well into winter when properly cured.

• Type: Winter squash (Cucurbita moschata)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 36–48 inches between hills
• Vine length: 6–10 feet
• Days to maturity: 100–110 days

Winter squash grows best in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Sow seeds directly in warm soil and maintain consistent moisture during germination and early growth. Mulching helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when skins harden and turn tan, then cure in a warm, dry location for 10–14 days to enhance sweetness and improve storage quality.

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