Often considered the best tasting winter squash, dark green Burgess Buttercup squashes have a distinctive button on the blossom end & thin but very hard rinds. They weigh a convenient 3-5 pounds, with super sweet, rich orange flesh that is absolutely delicious. Harvest in 85-98 days.
Details
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima 'Burgess Buttercup'
Common Name
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Baking
- Cooking
Fruit Colour
- Dark Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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