Aimers Organics Squash Waltham Butternut Pkg.

Approximately 20 seeds/package (10-12 seeds/gram)

An excellent winter squash, weighing on average 1.5-2.3 kg. Creamy-yellow coloured fruit has a small seed cavity and a bulbous end with solid, smooth skin and deep orange flesh. A large, vigorous-growing vine and heavy producer. Butternut’s already great taste will only improve with storage!

Squash is a hot-weather crop. They need full sun and deep, rich, well-drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Directly plant seed outdoors from late May to mid June 2.5 cm deep in hills 2.4 m apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors 3 weeks before the plant-out date. Squash does not transplant well. Use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. Protect mature squash from frost and cold temperatures. Keep plants evenly watered through the growing season. Germination occurs in 5-10 days.