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Aimers Organics

Aimers Organics Seeds - Squash - Buttercup

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Burgess Buttercup Organic Squash Seeds 4180. Heirloom Vegetable. Approx. 20 seeds/pkt (10-12 seeds/gram).

An introduction from the early 1930’s, Burgess Buttercup produces smallish fruit averaging 1.7kg (3.7lb) with sweet, fibreless, thick orange coloured flesh and a distinct cup on the blossom end. The skin on mature fruit is buff green in colour with narrow grey stripes. This is a very reliable variety that generally produces a large crop. Winter squash typically mature later in the season and are heavy skinned varieties that are ideal for long term storage!

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Squash are a hot weather crop. They need full sun and deep, rich, well drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Directly plant seed outdoors from late May to mid June 2.5cm (1in) deep in hills 2m (8ft) apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors 3 weeks before the plant out date. Squash does not transplant well – use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. Protect mature squash from frost and cold temperatures.

  • Planting Depth: 2.5cm (1in)
  • Seeds Per Hill: 4 - 6
  • Thin To: 3 seeds per hill
  • Hill Spacing: 2m (8ft)
Size
packet
Blooming Season Begins High Summer
Days to Emergence
7 - 10 days
Days to Harvest 50 days
Degree of Difficulty Easy
Family Name Cucurbitaceae
Frost Tolerance Killed by Frost
Growth Habit Vining
Height Low to Medium (15 - 30cm)
Heritage  Heirloom
Latin Cucurbita pepo
Lifecycle Annual
Light Full Sun
Organic Status Certified Organic
Propagation Start Indoors or Sow Direct Late Spring