| Common Name | Squash |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Top Category | Winter Squash |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Rich, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 3 - 4 lb. |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Canning, Roasting |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Edible, Fast Growing |
| Plant Type | Winter |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
Burgess Buttercup
Starting at $2.30
Eight inch, deep green, furrowed fruits with light green stripes and weighing around 4 lb. The flesh is deep orange, fiberless, rich and sweet. Harvest after stem turns brown and corky. Sweeter a few weeks after harvest. 2500 seeds/lb.
| Days to Maturity | 100 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 48" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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