Heirloom Winter Squash
(Cucurbita moschata 'Waltham Butternut')
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 good, nutty flavor. 'Waltham Butternut' was an All-America Selections winner in 1970.
The thing I like best about butternut squash is that it's easy to prepare (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 with a little water in the baking dish to keep it from drying out.
83-100 days
1 pkt = 25 seeds
$2.00
For sowing instructions and more information, see Squash Seeds.
