Burgess Buttercup - Winter Squash Seeds
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash. This heirloom variety has a creamy, deep orange flesh with a rich, super sweet flavor. Weighing in at 3-5 pounds, this fruit is perfect for fall feasts and winter holidays. The rind is thin but very hard, making it a medium length keeper. Get your hands on this delicious squash today!
GROWING TIPS
Start seed indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-85 degrees. Transplant to the garden 2 to 3 weeks after your average last frost. Or, plant seeds directly in the garden 1-2 weeks after average last frost date. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill, thinning to a final 2-3 plants per hill. Winter squash grow best in a warm site with full sun. Warm soil is essential to good seed germination and emergence. Using transplants can speed production.
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Curcurbita maxima
Days to Maturity: 85-100
Seed Depth: 1"
Days to Sprout: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 2-5'
Row Spacing: 6-10'
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 18-24"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No