• An elongated, Waltham Butternut squash with a slightly bulbous end showing the unique shape.
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Squash Seeds (Winter) - Waltham Butternut

Sweet and delicious, a fall family favorite

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About the Variety

AAS Winner

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita moschata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

PLANT TYPE

  • Winter

COLOR

  • Yellow

The undisputed king of all butternut squash, the Waltham Butternut is an heirloom and a 1970 All-America Selections winner; a familiar staple of classic American cooking. Sweet and delicious, the Waltham Butternut Squash is also packed with tons of beneficial vitamins and nutrients. The plant will yield 4 to 5 fruit per plant. Produces tear shaped , tan colored fruit, with yellowish flesh. This one is a must for both the novice and expert vegetable gardener!

  • • Trailing Vine Variety; Smooth, Tear-Shaped Fruit
  • • Sweet Yellow-Orange Flesh; Great Source of Vitamins and Nutrients
  • • Flavor Improves When Stored; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 to 2 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 41
1 Ounce 293

Planting Guide

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    Squash Seeds (Winter) - Waltham Butternut FAQs

    Is Waltham Butternut Squash resistant to animals or disease?

    Waltham Butternut Squash shows resistance to Powdery Mildew, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

    How big will Waltham Butternut Squash get?

    Waltham Butternut Squash grows to 12 to 15 inches 3 to 6 pounds.

    What is the flavor profile of Waltham Butternut Squash?

    Waltham Butternut Squash has a flavor profile described as sweet, nutty, and firm and smooth texture.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    These didn’t produce any flowers or fruit during my growing season but that’s more than likely because I live in Fairbanks Alaska! They all germinated and grew pretty big in my greenhouse but I think our growing season is just too short. The cold finished them off Sept/early October when it started to hit about 5C at night.

    Morag 5/5

    Squash Seeds (Winter) - Waltham Butternut

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