Description
Burgess Buttercup Squash Heirloom
Extra sweet, deep orange flesh entirely free from fiber. This is one of our favorite winter squash. Deep green turban-shaped fruits hold their flavor well and will keep for months. Plant in full sun and rich soil for best growth. Start outdoors two weeks after last frost, or indoors three weeks before last frost. Water consistently and feed monthly with side dressing of compost vegetable food. Harvest when shells are thumbnail hard. Cut from vine leaving a 1" handle. Cure outside for 7-10 days but do not allow fruits to freeze. Store in a cool, dry location. 3-5 lb. fruits, 3-4 fruits per plant.
SEEDING DEPTH: 1 inch
PLANT SPACING: 24 inches
ROW SPACING: 72 inches
DAYS TO EMERGENCE: 10-14
DAYS TO MATURITY: 95
APPROX. SEEDS/PKT: 20