The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Waltham Butternut Winter Squash Seeds

Freshly Packed: These seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.

Premium Packaging: All seeds from The Old Farmer’s Almanac are packaged in individually styled packets ideal for gifts, storage or immediate use. Each packet displays the flower, vegetable, plant or herb variety on the front with instructions and plant facts on the back.

Sow 1-2 seeds each in small hills as the summer fades to fall. Butternut Squash vines prefer loose, rich, slightly acidic soil. Water daily, and lay down mulch if possible, to keep the ground around the shallow roots moist; but well drained. Fast-maturing Waltham Butternut is a cool season crop; but it does need warmth, and often a late application of fertilizer, to fully develop its distinctive bell-like shape. When ready to harvest, detach squash stem from vines with a knife or shears.

Enjoy Waltham's your way! Harvest before the first frost to cure and store for use in the winter. Harvest after the first frost for a sweeter squash to eat right away. Harvest after the skin has toughened and the stems have turned from green to brown. 

Wit & Wisdom: Presidents Washington and Jefferson grew squash in their gardens. Give it a try! Read The Old Farmer's Almanac Winter Squash Growing Guide!