OSC Seeds Squash Waltham Butternut Pkg.

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

An excellent 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. The already great taste will 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 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.