Butternut Waltham squash BIO
Cucurbita moschata
Organic Butternut Waltham squash: productive variety with sweet orange flesh. Easy to grow, long storage and versatile cooking uses.
Description
Butternut Waltham squash – Cucurbita moschata
(organic seeds)
Introduction
Butternut Waltham squash is a classic garden variety, valued for its smooth, sweet, orange flesh. Highly productive and easy to grow, it stores well and suits both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Origin and botanical family
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Origin: Central and South America
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Family: Cucurbitaceae
Botanical description
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Type: annual trailing plant
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Vine length: 2–3 m
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Foliage: large, dark green
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Fruits: pear-shaped, pale beige skin
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Flesh: bright orange, dense and aromatic
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Average weight: 1.5–2.5 kg
Sowing and growing conditions
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Sowing period: April under cover, May outdoors
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Germination temperature: 20–25 °C
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Germination time: 6–10 days
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Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
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Spacing: 1 m between plants, 1.5 m between rows
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Soil: rich, deep, loose, well drained
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Exposure: full sun
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Thinning: keep strongest seedling
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Water needs: regular watering, especially during fruiting
Maintenance
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Mulch generously
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Pinch vines after 4–5 leaves
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Water at soil level
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Naturally disease resistant
Harvest
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Period: September–October
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Ripeness: hard skin, dry stem
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Yield: 4–6 fruits per plant
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Storage: 4–6 months in a dry, ventilated place
Garden use
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Ideal for compost areas
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Excellent ground cover
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Good rotation after legumes
Culinary uses
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Flavour: sweet, slightly nutty
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Uses: soups, purées, roasting, gratins, desserts
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Tip: skin softens after cooking
Ecology and benefits
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Flowers attract pollinators
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Well suited to organic gardening
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Ideal for food self-sufficiency
Butternut Waltham squash is reliable, productive and delicious – a must-have for autumn harvests.
Features
- Common name : Butternut Waltham squash
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : mid-April to mid-May
- Harvest : September to November
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8711117929833
Expédition & livraison
How does the delivery work?
As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
Our delivery methods
Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).
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