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Cucurbita maxima 'Waltham Butternut'
Squash, Waltham Butternut
Larger fruits with small seed cavities and thick, straight, cylindrical necks. Flesh has smooth texture and sweet flavor,stores a long time.
- Classic butternut winter squash
- Sweet smooth orange flesh
- Reliable yields in many climates
- Excellent roasted, soups, and purées
- Category: Vegetables
- Breeder: AAS - National, THREE SISTERS GARDENS
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Attributes
| • | Climbing |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita maxima 'Waltham Butternut'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.