Butternut Squash Seeds

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One of the best, most popular varieties of winter squash. Its sweet, dry, orange-colored flesh makes it ideal for baking, as well as for pies. Very productive. After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow 5 seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. Days to germination: 7 to 10 days Days to harvest: 85 days Planting depth: 1 inch Planting space: on hills 4 feet apart Spacing rows: 6 feet Preserve by: canning and storage Show more