butternut squash plant seeds Butterbaby Butternut Winter Squash (F1 Hybrid 100 Days) – Pinetree Garden Seeds

butternut squash plant seeds Butterbaby Butternut Winter Squash (F1 Hybrid 100 Days) – Pinetree Garden SeedsThe Butterbaby Butternut Winter Squash is a mini butternut squash that is ideal for small spaces. Presenting the classic shape, color, and texture, these personal sized, 4 6 fruits weigh 1 2 lbs and grow from compact sized vines; need to save even more space, grow up a trellis. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. 10 seeds PLANTING Cucurbita moschata Germination: 7 10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 70 85F Seed Sowing

The Butterbaby Butternut Winter Squash is a mini butternut squash that is ideal for small spaces. Presenting the classic shape, color, and texture, these personal-sized, 4-6” fruits weigh 1-2 lbs and grow from compact-sized vines; need to save even more space, grow up a trellis. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

10 seeds

PLANTING

Cucurbita moschata

Germination: 7-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85ºF

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2-1" deep

Sowing Indoors: 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-85ºF soil temperature. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Sowing into individual biodegradable peat/cow pots reduces root damage when transplanting. Transplant after last frost, 36-48" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors: Sow after the last frost when the soil temperature is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 36-48". 

How much does a packet plant: 12-15 foot single row, 3-5 hills

Harvest: Before heavy frost. Determine ripeness when the skin has turned color and becomes dull and dry. You will be unable to create a dent when pressing your thumbnail into it. Leave two inches of the stem on the squash and manage carefully so there is no damage that can shorten storage life. Cure for 7-10 days in the sun to harden the rind and increase storage quality. Wipe any debris off the skin before storing it in a cool dark place with 50-55ºF temperatures and 50-65% humidity.

Tips:  The Butterbaby Butternut Winter Squash needs fertile, well-drained soil, amended with compost, well-rotted manure, and/or added organic fertilizer. Keep well watered for optimum growth, mulching will help retain moisture. Use black plastic mulch and row covers for weed, insect control, and faster growth.