20+ Waltham Butternut Squash Seeds- Heirloom Variety-(Non GMO)- Award Winner!Cucurbita Moschata---A097

20+ Waltham Butternut Squash Seeds- Heirloom Variety-(Non GMO)- Award Winner! Cucurbita Moschata-A097.

Waltham sets the standard for butternut squashes, and can store for as long as six months. Expect 4 to 5 fruits per plant, each measuring 23cm (9") long, with thick flesh and small seed cavities. Allow the fruits to ripen completely on the vine, and then give them a quick wipe down with some weak bleach solution to kill any bacteria on the skins. Store in a cool, dry place. Waltham Organic butternut squash seeds are Certified Organics. Exceptional quality, no stringiness.

This long-lasting squash stores all winter. Try it steamed, boiled or baked. It is extremely rich in vitamin A. This is the most common winter squash used to make the popular, creamy soup by the same name, and it is a popular baking squash. . A large, vigorous growing vine and heavy producer.

The already great taste will improve with storage. The extremely vigorous vines of this 1970 All America Selections Winner produce uniform butternut squash fruits with delicious, creamy, rich, dry, yellow-orange flesh under smooth tan skins.

Timing: Direct sow or transplant in late May or early June once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May. Make sure plants are in the ground no later than June 15th. Germination: Seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Optimal soil temperature: 25-35°C (77-95°F). Starting: Sow seeds 2cm (1″) deep. Sow 3 seeds in each spot where you want a plant to grow, and thin to the strongest plant. Space summer squash 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48″) apart. Give winter squash and pumpkins even more room with a minimum of 90-120cm (36-48″) apart in rows 120-180cm (48-72″) apart. Growing: Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. These big plants need lots of food. Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer worked into the soil beneath each plant. All squash grow male flowers first, at later female flowers. The female flowers have tiny fruits at the base of their petals and require pollination by bees mostly. Incomplete pollination often happens at the beginning of the season, and results in misshapen fruits that are withered at the flower end. Just discard these damaged fruits before they begin to rot..

You can encourage bees to your garden by growing Phacelia or Buckwheat for improved pollination.!

Light requirements: Full sun.

Zone: Not winter hardy. Compare the days to maturity to the length of a typical summer in your area. Days to maturity are from transplant date.

Soil requirements: All squash types need well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Work at least 3 inches of compost or other organic matter into soil prior to planting. Create raised beds if soil tends to be heavy and poorly draining.

Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Before vines begin to run, mulch soil lightly to reduce water evaporation. Squash survive a light frost, but store better if harvested before frost.

Days to germination: 10 to 14 days

Days to harvest: 90 to 110 days; Matures in 110 days

Light requirements: Full sun

Water requirements: Regular watering

Soil: Loose, fertile and well-draining soil

Optimal soil temperature: 25-35°C (77-95°F).

Planting: Space 24 to 72 inches apart, Creamy, rich, dry, yellow-orange flesh Can store for as long as 6 months Extremely vigorous vines Open-pollinated seeds