Thompson & Morgan Organic Squash Butternut Waltham 1 Seed Packet, Orange

This variety of Squash 'Waltham Butternut' from Duchy Originals produces attractive tan coloured fruits with sweet, creamy yellow flesh. Sow seeds mid April to June, 25mm deep in pots or trays of moist seed compost and germinate at 20C for up to 7 days. Sow seeds on edge for reliable germination. Alternatively sow outdoors in rich soil in full sun from mid May through June, 25mm deep at 120cm spacing. Pot on individual seedlings in to small pots of compost, keep barely moist to prevent stems from rotting and protect from strong sunlight with a sheet of newspaper. Plant out at 120cm between plants each way once frost risk has passed, then water and mulch regularly. Harvest fruits regularly for heaviest crops and to extend the season. Harvest all fruits before heavy frost. Can be stored indoors at 10C for several months. Product Specifications: . Hardiness: Half-hardy . Position In: Full sun . Height: Up to 35cm . Spread: Up to 200cm Squash 'Butternut Waltham' (Organic) is supplied as 1 packet of 8 seeds. Delivered with growing and care instructions Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: This variety of Squash 'Waltham Butternut' from Duchy Originals produces attractive tan coloured fruits with sweet, creamy yellow flesh Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible Harvest fruits regularly for heaviest crops and to extend the season Squash 'Butternut Waltham' (Organic) 1 packet of seeds Specifications: Model Number: 79870