Waltham butternut squash seeds - Vegetable Plant

Waltham butternut squash seeds produce vigorous, warm-season plants with a spreading, vining growth habit and broad green foliage. This variety is well suited for garden beds and open spaces where vines can develop freely. It grows best in consistently warm conditions with full sun and performs well in fertile, well-drained soil. Waltham butternut squash requires a long growing season and regular watering for steady development, making it suitable for summer cultivation.

Features

• Vigorous vining plant with spreading growth habit
• Suitable for open garden spaces and ground planting
• Performs well in warm and sunny conditions
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Requires consistent moisture for steady growth
• Adaptable to long warm growing seasons

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata
• Common Name (US): Butternut Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Waltham variety
• Growth Habit: Sprawling, vining annual
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Late Spring: April to May
  • Early Summer: June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 22–30°C with consistent moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 3–6 m or more
• Plant Spacing: 90–120 cm apart