Additional information
| Weight | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
Squash (Winter) Burgess Buttercup – Item #4141
$2.89
Extra sweet, medium orange flesh entirely free from fiber and strings. Deep green turban-shaped fruits hold their flavor well and will keep for months.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 72″ (1.8m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Sow outdoors in spring after last frost, or indoors three weeks before last frost. Grows best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently. Feed monthly with side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
Harvest when shells are thumbnail hard. Cut from vine leaving a 1″ handle. Cure outside for 7-10 days but do not allow to freeze. Store in a cool, dry place.
Additional Information
Botanical Name: Curcurbita maxima
Matures In: 95 days
Attributes: Heirloom with rich, sweet flavor
