Burgess Buttercup Squash (15+ Seeds)

Description

Burgess Buttercup Squash is an heirloom variety that thrives in the Florida Climate. This is a Winter Variety Squash, but it can be grown during the Fall/Winter or Spring Growing Season. The term “Winter Squash” refers to the type of skin that the squash has. Winter simply means that the skin is a bit thicker than other squash varieties.

Buttercup Squash has a light orange flesh and the plant will naturally grow into a vining bush. Expect fruits to weigh 2 to 3 pounds. Make sure that the plant has enough room to grow. Train the plant onto a trellis or fence, so that it can easily grow vertically. 

Sow seeds no deeper than 1/4″ when there is no threat of frost. Seeds may be slow to germinate, so be patient with them. Expect germination within 7 to 20 days.

Buttercup Squash can be grown in the ground or in containers, make sure that soil is kept moist. If grown in a container, make sure to keep the plant well-watered.

Seed Pack contains 15+ seeds.

Growing Instructions:

North Florida: Plant in the Spring (after the last frost) and harvest into early Summer. We recommend Full Sun through Early May, then transition to Partial Sun in Late May.

Plant again from August through December, harvest into the Winter. We recommend Partial Sun during the months of August and September, then Full Sun October through March. Protect plants if there is a threat of frost during the Winter because they are not cold tolerant. 

Central Florida: Plant in the Spring (after the last frost) and harvest into early Summer. We recommend Full Sun through April, then transition to Partial Sun in May.

Plant again from August through December, harvest into the Winter. We recommend Partial Sun during the months of August and September, then Full Sun October through March. Protect plants if there is a threat of frost during the Winter because they are not cold tolerant. 

South Florida: Plant in the Fall and harvest into the Winter (August through March). We recommend Partial Sun during the months of August and September, then Full Sun October through March. Protect plants if there is a threat of frost during the Winter because they are not cold tolerant.