Butternut Squash, Winter Squash
Cucurbitamoschata 'Waltham'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Cultivar: Waltham

Category

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds