Buttercup Winter Squash Vegetable Seeds
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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