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Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash
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Packet - 30 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity95 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing12 - 18 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash
‘Burgess Buttercup’ is an open-pollinated winter squash prized for its rich flavor and impressive production. Dark green, blocky fruits feature a gray button at the blossom end and contain smooth, bright orange flesh with memorable sweetness.
Start ‘Burgess Buttercup’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly where conditions allow. Plant seeds about ½ to 1 inch deep, space plants 12 to 18 inches apart, and grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety develops productive vines capable of setting numerous fruits.
Ready to harvest in about 95 days, pick squash once fully mature and the rind has developed its characteristic color and firmness.
Sweet, smooth, and hearty, ‘Burgess Buttercup’ is excellent for roasting, baking, mashing, everyday cooking, and storage.
- Days to Maturity: 95
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ - 1 Inch
- Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Spread: 15 Feet
- Fruit Weight: 3 - 5 Lbs
- Fruit Size: 6 - 7 Inches in Diameter
Catalog Page: 60
How to start
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ - 1 Inch
Plant height
Bush or vining habit, 2–10 ft.
Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ - 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 12 - 18 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash$4.50 · Packet - 30 Seeds
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