Butternut Squash Seed

Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash is a sweet, nutty-flavored winter squash variety prized for its smooth, tan skin and bright orange, dense flesh. Perfect for roasting, soups, and baking, it’s a versatile and productive addition to any garden.

Type: Heirloom / Open-Pollinated
Days to Maturity: 85–100 days
Growth Habit: Vining; 8–12 foot runners

Plant Details:
Plants produce elongated, bell-shaped fruits weighing 2–5 pounds with firm, sweet flesh. Vigorous vines thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering consistent yields throughout the season.

Flavor & Use:
Sweet, nutty, and creamy. Ideal for roasting, baking, soups, stews, and homemade purees.

Growing Tips:
Direct sow after danger of frost when soil temperatures reach at least 70°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills spaced 3–4 feet apart. Provide ample room for sprawling vines and keep soil consistently moist. Harvest when skin is hard and deep tan.

A reliable, easy-to-grow winter squash variety delivering sweet, flavorful fruits perfect for cooking and fall harvests.