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| Botanical Name |
Cucurbita moschata |
| Seeds Per Pack |
10 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height |
12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest |
90-100 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
A 1970 All-America Selections winner from Massachusetts. This delicious butternut produces highly uniform tan fruits that grow up to 8-10" long. Waltham has a creamy, rich, dry, yellow-orange flesh that has a nutty flavor. Each vine yields 4-5 squash, and they are excellent for storing. Try them steamed, boiled or baked.