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95 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Butterstick Squash Seeds. This semi bush plant produces good yields of medium size colorful Acorn squash. The squash is uniquely flecked with shades of green, gold, and yellow, and each one is different. It will have less yellow and gold and more green at high temperatures. The squash stores well for months. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.
Lot No: 77623
Germination: 99%
Test Date: 02/2023
Seeds Per Pound: 5,000
Plant Height: 24 to 36” tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Winter Squash need warm weather to grow. It is best to plant seeds directly in the garden. Plant your seeds after the soil has warmed up. Thin so there are 4 plants per hill. Eight to 10 plants will provide more than enough for a large family. You can trellis squash to save space. Plants grow 2 ft tall and vines spread up to 10 ft.
Requires fertile slightly acid soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant. Add well composted manure.
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.
Protect ripening winter squash from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut winter squash carefully from plants to prevent damaging the vines.