Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)
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basic information
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo) yields turban-shaped, 3-5 pound fruits with dark green rinds and a distinctive gray button on the blossom end. Its vibrant orange flesh is sweet, fiberless, and fine-grained, ideal for baking, roasting, or soups. A 1932 heirloom from North Dakota, this squash offers a rich, buttery flavor reminiscent of sweet potatoes and stores well for months.
Seed Count
25 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Consider starting your winter squash seeds in biodegradable pots to ease transplanting and encourage robust root growth. You might want to provide consistent moisture with a gentle misting to keep seedlings thriving without waterlogging. Think about using a balanced organic fertilizer early on to coax strong, healthy vines that resist pests and disease.
SEED PREP
No prep needed.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1 inch under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.
GERMINATION
Germinates in 7 to 14 days.
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows to a height of 1’ to 2’ tall.
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads about 6’ wide
PLANT SPACING
Sow 2 to 3 seeds on hills.
ROW SPACING
Space hills 4’ to 6’ apart.
CROP SIZE
2 to 5 lbs, 4” to 6” diameter.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Cucurbita pepo
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate and grow.
HARVEST
100 Days
