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Squash, Butternut Seeds
Cucurbita moschata
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Plant Butternut Squash Seeds for a delicious, nutritious harvest.
Butternut squash has a creamy brown rind with orange-yellow flesh. This bottle-shaped squash is a garden favorite. The plant produces fruit that grows to be 12.5 x 30 cm (5 x 12") and is resistant to the squash bug. Butternut Squash is a versatile culinary favorite perfect for roasting, soups, and baking.
- SKU: 143808
- Common Name: Squash
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
5 - 12 days
Water
Needs:
Moist 5 cm (2 in.) per week
Days to
Maturity:
85 - 100 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Fill Weight (grams): 3.5 g
- Approximate Seed Count: 35-40
- Planting Method: Direct Sow
- Water Needs: Moist 5 cm (2 in.) per week
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Habit: Winter | Vining
- Resistance: Squash bug
- Companion Planting:
Plant near pole beans, calendula, corn, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano. Nasturtiums have the ability to shield against pumpkin and squash beetles. Oregano offers overall pest protection. Calendula acts as a deterrent for beetles and root nematodes. Squash is commonly planted alongside corn and beans, known as the "three sisters," to confuse the adult vine borer.
- Flavour: Delicate sweetness with nutty flavor
- Preparation Ideas: Preheat oven to 400 F. Peel squash. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Cut into 1 in. pieces and place in single layer on baking sheet. Toss squash pieces with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes until squash is lightly browned and fork tender.
Instructions
Squash seeds can be sown directly in the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past and the soil has warmed. Soil temperature (not air temperature) should be between 15°- 21°C (60°- 70°F). Plant 2-3 seeds in mounds 1.5-1.8 m (5-6') apart. Press seeds into the soil to ensure good contact and cover with 2.5 cm (1 in.) of soil. After planting, water the seeds with a gentle mist or shower. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. When your seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres (inches) and have developed 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is important to thin them out, according to the plant spacing indicated below. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. For an earlier crop, squash seeds can be started indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
- Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1in.)
- Seed Spacing: Sow 2 - 3 squash seeds per hill apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 1.5-1.8 m (5-6') apart.
- Plant Spacing: 60 - 90 cm (24-36 in.)
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Use a row cover during the first few weeks of seedling growth to protect plants from insect pests. Remove covers before flowering to allow pollination by insects.
- Try to water plants at the base of the plant rather than overhead unless its a sunny day. Dampness on foliage and fruit invites rot and disease.
- Squash have shallow root systems and care should be taken when cultivating and weeding near the plants.
- Squash plants have distinct male and female flowers. The male flowers appear first on long, thin stalks, followed by the female flowers with an immature fruit at the bottom. For the female flowers to produce fruit, they require pollen from the male flowers to be transferred to them by bees.
- Poor pollination can result in squash flowers that do not bear fruit, or that bear small fruit. Consider growing bright-colored flowers nearby to attract pollinators.
- If you're growing squash with a bush or vining habit, its important to check for overcrowding and thin out a few lateral (non-main) stems or lower leaves (especially those touching the ground) to ensure better air circulation. This can help prevent the spread of disease like powdery mildew, reduce hiding spots for insect pests and make it easier for pollinators to find the flowers. Keep in mind that overcrowding can also cause weakened growth, so its important to leave enough leaves for the plant to produce food for itself. Don't prune more than 1/3 of the plant.
- An idicator that squash is ready to harvest is when th stem turns from green to brown woody stripes where it joins the fruit. When harvesting, cut the squash from the vines using a sharp knife or pruners. Avoid twisting or pulling fruits from the vines. Leave about 5-7 (2-3 in) of stem on each squash.
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Overall rating: 4.1875 / 5 from 16 reviews.
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They are growing well and
"They are growing well and hopefully will go out to the greenhouse when the snow melts. All the seeds I bought at McKenzie are sprouting. Thanks"
"Sprouted in 4 days"
Great so far so good
"Great so far so good"
Off to a great start
"Good germination rate while starting off indoors."
"I was a bit disappointed in these seeds. I planted multiple seeds, and none germinated. I thought perhaps it was something i was doing wrong, but i followed the package instructions exactly. I changed my soil, sunlight exposure and watering and nothing made a difference. Because of my gardening zone, i have to start the plants indoors, but they just wouldnt germinate. I was really hoping to grow these squash to have throughout the colder months, but i used half the package of seeds eith zero results. Maybe its user error, but im also wondering about the seeds and thinkjng i may have gotten some duds (which of course isn’t possible to identify until you try to plant them, so i don’t really blame McKenzie seeds for this)."
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"shipping is super fast and seeds are top quality!!!!!"
Perfect addition to my garden.
"Perfect addition to my garden."
Good seeds
"Good seeds"
Butternut Squash
"I was very pleasantly surprised at the number of seeds in my very affordably priced Butternut squash seed packet. It is still too early to plant them, but I am sure they will come up as they always do. I recommend your brand to anyone I talk to about what I am growing. I like to order them on line."
