Aimers Organics Squash Buttercup Pkg.

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

An introduction from the early 1930s, Burgess Buttercup produces small fruit averaging 1.7 kg with sweet, fibreless, thick orange-coloured flesh and a distinct cup on the blossom end. The skin on mature fruit is buff green in colour with narrow grey stripes. This is a very reliable variety that generally produces a large crop. Winter squash typically matures later in the season and are a heavy-skinned variety that is ideal for long-term 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 m apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors three weeks before the plant-out date. Squash do not transplant well. Use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. Protect mature squash from frost and cold temperatures. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.