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  Buttercup
  Squash, Winter Buttercup Seed
 

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This is one of the most popular of the winter or storage squashes. The turban shaped fruits have dark green skin flecked with gray spots and grow to about 8" (20cm) across. Weight averages 3 to 4 lbs (1-2kg). The excellent baked, steamed or microwaved. Stores well.

Sowing: Direct seed at about the frost free date into rich, fertile soil. Usually sown in groups ("hills") of 4-6 seeds and thinned to the 2 strongest plants per group.
Care: Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread.
Harvest: Shortly before fall frost cut from plant, leaving a portion of stem attached. Skin should be deep green and firm.
Your Health: Excellent source of fiber and vitamin A, also supplies minerals and vitamins B and C.



FROM OUR SEED CATALOG:
  • Turban-shaped squash are 8” long, average 3 lbs. and have flesh that is dry and sweet with a finer grain than most Winter squash. Golden-yellow flesh in a thin, dark-green, white-lined rind, flecked with gray. Delicious baked or for pies. 98 days.

    175-300/oz. 10 days, 72F. Sow directly into peat pots or packs and flats. Germinate, then grow on at 70°F. Will have a saleable plant in about 3-5 weeks.




More information:
  • Light
    		Seed
    Depth 
    		Seed Spacing
    		Row Spacing Days to SproutPlant    Spacing    
    		Days to Maturity

    Full sun

    3/4-1" /
    18-24cm

    Groups of 4-6

    6-8' /
    180-240cm

    5-12

    		4-5' / 120-150 cm
    		100-105


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