Waltham Butternut Squash Plant

Waltham Butternut Squash Plants produce large, 2-3-pound fruits with smooth, sweetly flavored flesh with small seed cavities. This exceptional heirloom can be baking, steamed, or boiled. To save your winter squash, harvest them when the plant begins to die back, or just before frost. Have more than you can use, its stores all winter long. It has been an heirloom favorite for generations!

Our Waltham Butternut Squash Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant once soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• - Add compost and ensure soil is rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and consistently
• - Avoid wetting leaves to prevent disease

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
• - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when vines begin to run

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune vines to control growth if necessary
• - Remove any diseased or yellowing leaves

Pollination:

• - Requires insect pollination
• - Its flowers will attract bees

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for squash bugs and powdery mildew
• - Use row covers until flowering begins

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when fully colored and skin is hard

Storage:

• - Cure in the sun for 10-14 days, then store in a cool, dry place

Companion Plants:

• - Corn: Provides natural trellis and shade
• - Beans: Fix nitrogen in the soil
• - Marigolds: Repel pests
• - Radishes: Deter squash bugs