I'm just crazy about butternut squash, and this heirloom variety is my favorite. The large, 3-6 lb. fruits store well, and the yellow-orange flesh has a delicious, nutty flavor. Unlike some types of squash, the vines are not susceptible to squash bugs. Waltham Butternut was an All-America Selections winner in 1970.
Butternut squash is easy to prepare because you don't need an axe to cut it. Just cut off the stem end, slice it in half lengthwise, and bake it cut side down in a glass baking dish with a little water to keep it from drying out.
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For sowing instructions and more information, see Squash Seeds.
