Squash (Winter) Seeds - Waltham Butternut HEIRLOOM - AAS WINNER
- 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
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Heirloom "Watham Butternut" Winter Squash Seeds
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!
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Fast Facts
Name: Squash (Winter) Seeds - Waltham Butternut Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Running Vine, Winter Squash Features: Heirloom, Deer Resistant, Container Garden Fruit Size: 12-15" long 3-6lbs Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches Planting Depth: 1-2 inches Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 4 g Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Waltham Butternut Squash
When to Plant Squash Seeds
Plant summer squash in the spring if you want a summer harvest, or if you want a fall harvest, plant it in the mid to late summer.
Plant winter squash in either late spring or in the height of summer.
Where to Plant Squash Seeds
Plant your squash where they can receive full sun. Squash plants love to “eat,” so they need well-fertilized, rich soil that is well-drained. Fertilizing your squash as they grow will ensure a healthy, large harvest.
How to Plant Squash Seeds
Sow summer squash seeds ½ inch (1.25cm) deep, and sow winter squash seeds 1 inch (2.5cm) deep. If you are planting in rows, seeds should be spaced 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15cm). Rows should be 4 to 6 feet (1 to 1.85 meters) apart. If you are planting on in hills, place 3 or 4 seeds in a ring on the top of each hill, and space your hills 3 to 4 feet (about 1 meter) apart.
How to Harvest Squash
Harvest summer squash when they reach 6-8" and you can puncture the skin with your nail.
Harvest winter squash near the end of the growing season. The skin should be tougher to pierce with your nail.
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