OSC Seeds Squash Burgess Buttercup Pkg.

Approximately 25 seeds/package (10-12 seeds/gram) Heirloom

Smaller fruit 1.5-2.0 kg in weight with thick, fibreless, orange, sweet-tasting flesh is the trademark of this variety. The skin is dark green with narrow grey stripes and slight mottling. Strong-growing vines that vary in shape. It seems growing conditions sometimes produce boxy-shaped fruits, and at other times, they can be similar in shape to an acorn. An interesting-looking, very richly flavoured squash. Introduced sometime around 1930.

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 6-8 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors three 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. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.