Butternut Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Butternut Squash seeds grow into vigorous, trailing plants that produce elongated fruits along spreading vines. This warm-season plant is well-suited to temperate and warmer climates and performs best in garden beds or open growing spaces with fertile, well-drained soil. It requires consistent moisture and ample sunlight for steady development. The plants have a long growing season and are commonly cultivated in home gardens with sufficient space for vine growth.

Features

• Vigorous, trailing vine growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds and open growing areas
• Adapted to warm-season growing conditions
• Requires ample space for spreading vines
• Suitable for home gardening with seasonal planning

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata
• Common Name (US): Butternut Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Trailing, vining plant
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm season (Summer to early Fall)
• Sowing Season: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 20 to 30°C with consistent moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: Vine spread 150 to 300 cm or more
• Plant Spacing: 90 to 120 cm apart