Waltham Butternut Winter Squash Seeds. Non-Gmo, Open Pollinated, USA

Description: Cultivate a bountiful harvest of Waltham Butternut Winter Squash with our premium seeds. This variety is celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor and smooth texture, making it a favorite for both culinary enthusiasts and home gardeners. These non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds produce vigorous vines that yield creamy, pear-shaped squashes. Each packet contains 10 seeds. We ship via USPS, and most packages arrive within a week to ten days. Planting and Growing Instructions:Plant seeds 1 inch deep in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny location.Space seeds or seedlings about 18-24 inches apart in rows that are 3-4 feet apart to accommodate their sprawling nature.Butternut squash requires full sun, ideally receiving 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the flowering and fruiting stages, but be careful not to over-water.Mulch around the plants to help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the fruits clean and off the ground.Fertilize with a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to package instructions, particularly when the vines start to grow and again when the fruits form.Harvest the squash when the skin turns hard and is difficult to pierce with a fingernail. This usually occurs in late summer or early fall, before the first frost. Cut the squash from the vine, leaving a few inches of stem attached.Cure the squash in a warm, dry place for 10-14 days before storing in a cool, dry location to enhance flavor and extend shelf life.

Price: 2.69 USD

Location: Austin, Texas

End Time: 2024-09-03T17:25:53.000Z

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