Buttercup Winter Squash Vegetable Seeds
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Grow your own delicious bounty with our premium Buttercup Winter Squash Vegetable Seeds—ideal for gardeners of all levels, from first-timers to seasoned green thumbs! These high-quality seeds boast excellent germination rates and are perfect for home gardens or even large containers, making them a versatile choice for urban spaces or sprawling plots. Buttercup squash offers rich, sweet flavor and smooth texture, perfect for roasting, soups, or baking, and growing it yourself means fresher, healthier produce right at your fingertips.
Planting is simple and rewarding—just sow, water, and watch your garden come to life. Whether you're nurturing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or fruits, the joy of seeing your plants thrive and harvesting your own food or blooms is truly unmatched. Bring beauty and flavor to your space with seeds you can trust, and experience the satisfaction of growing something from seed to table—or flower to vase. Let your gardening journey start here!

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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Late Spring
Growth Habit
Spreading Vine
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Nutty
Plant Characteristics
Dark Green Rind, Orange Flesh
Use
Baking, Roasting
Growing Conditions
Warm, Fertile Soil
Harvest Advantages
Long Storage Life
Plant Resistance
Disease Resistant
About – Buttercup Winter Squash
Cucurbita maxima
Seed Names
Buttercup Winter Squash
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Buttercup Winter Squash, Cucurbita maxima, is a flavorful heirloom squash known for its rich, sweet flesh and dense texture. Popular in cold-season cooking, it grows on vigorous vines and stores exceptionally well after harvest, making it a garden favorite for fall and winter meals.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
36–48 Inches
Days to Maturity
90–100 Days
Soil Preparation
Soak 6–8 Hours
Hardiness Zones
3–10
Water Needs
Moderate to High
Planting Season
Late Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 300 sq ft
500
Up to 1500 sq ft
1000
Up to 3000 sq ft
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I live in a cooler region, and these squash still did really well. A decent yield and they taste amazing when roasted.
The squash is great for soups and stews. It has a lovely texture and a rich flavor. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a hearty variety.
These seeds germinated quickly, and the plants grew strong with minimal effort. I got a good harvest for the fall!
This squash has a fantastic flavor and is very versatile. It�s great in a variety of recipes, from pies to casseroles. Highly recommend!
These squash were simple to plant and took no time to start producing. The flavor is very sweet and is perfect for fall dishes.