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Waltham Butternut squash seeds produce vigorous, warm-season annual vines with a sprawling growth habit and large, broad leaves. This heirloom variety is known for its reliable performance and consistent fruit development. The plants are well adapted to warm climates and require a long growing season. Waltham Butternut performs best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, open fields, and trellised systems, it establishes quickly and produces fruits during the growing season.
Features
- Heirloom variety with reliable growth
- Produces elongated, pear-shaped fruits
- Suitable for open cultivation or trellising
- Adapted to warm climates
- Requires full sun and consistent moisture
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata
- Common Name (US): Waltham Butternut Squash
- Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom winter squash variety
- Growth Habit: Vining, trailing annual plant
- USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
- Growing Season: Summer to early fall
- Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate to high, consistent moisture
- Mature Plant Size: 3–5 meters vine length; spread varies with space
- Plant Spacing: 90–150 cm between plants
