C. moschata. Waltham Organic butternut squash seeds are CERTIFIED ORGANIC! The extremely vigorous vines of this 1970 All America Selections Winner produce uniform butternut squash fruits with creamy, rich, dry, yellow-orange flesh under smooth tan skins. Waltham sets the standard for butternut squashes, and can store for as long as six months. Expect 4 to 5 fruits per plant, each measuring 23cm (9") long, with thick flesh and small seed cavities. Allow the fruits to ripen completely on the vine, and then give them a quick wipe down with some weak bleach solution to kill any bacteria on the skins. Store in a cool, dry place.
Matures in 110 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Cucurbita moschata 'Waltham'
Common Name
Waltham Butternut Squash
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Summer to Fall
Edible Use
- Cooking
- Baking
- Canning
Fruit Colour
- Yellow Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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