Burgess Buttercup Squash
- Organic
- Turban-shaped fruits with distinctive button on the blossom end
- Fruits weigh 3-5 pounds
- Super sweet brilliant orange flesh
- Medium length keeper in storage
- Winter squash
- 85-100 days
Item Details
(C. maxima) Introduced in 1952 by Burgess Seed & Plant Co. This is a bush version of the original Buttercup variety introduced in 1931. Flattened dark green turbans with a distinctive button on the blossom end. Typical fruits weigh 3-5 pounds. Super sweet brilliant orange flesh with very fine eating qualities. Rind is thin but very hard, medium length keeper. 85-100 days.
Learn to Grow Burgess Buttercup Squash
Direct Seed: 1" Deep
Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
Light: Full Sun
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
One of my favorites
by Ella
Grew in southwest wi this past summer. Great flavor and yield. And has stored really well into the winter. Will definitely grow again