Squash Butternut Waltham

Description

Days To Maturitie: 100

Fall and winter, this is a delicious butternut with improved fruit uniformity and increased yields. Interior is solid and dry. Pick young and use like summer squash or let mature to 6 lbs. Excellent for storing. Ready about 85 days after sowing.

Heirloom. This variety, Waltham Butternut, has a hard, yellow to tan exterior but delicious sweet, orange flesh inside. Exceptional quality, no stringiness. This long-lasting squash stores all winter. Try it steamed, boiled or baked. Extremely rich in vitamin A. This is the most common winter squash used to make the popular, creamy soup by the same name, and it is a popular baking squash. A 1970 All-America Selections winner.

Uses

Care

Squash plants enjoy the heat of summer and thrive in temperatures that are above 65F. Since it's a heavy feeder, the soil should be rich in organic matter, but will also need to be well drained. To improve drainage, it is recommended to add a light compost to any hard, compacted soil in the sowing area. This will prevent the roots from rotting. Water the seeds daily with a mild setting so that the seeds and seedlings are kept moist until germination occurs. Avoid overwatering.