Squash (Winter) Burgess Buttercup - Item #4141

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.

Botanical Name: Curcurbita maxima

Matures In: 95 days

Attributes: Heirloom with rich, sweet flavor