Winter Squash Burgess Buttercup #3337
(85-100 Days) Cucurbita moschata. The most popular market variety in this area, well-known for its fine texture and sweet, dry, bright orange flesh. Considered by many to be one of the best eating squashes ever. Reliable producer of solid, 3-4 lb, round, dark-green squash with a lighter green “˜cup’ area underneath. Excellent keeper, easy to peel, adaptable to a wide range of recipes, high in beta-carotene. Good choice for smaller gardens, moderate-sized plants won’t take over.
Certified organic 20+ seeds/pkt
Easy to grow. Seeds may be started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct-sown when temperatures and the soil have warmed. Sow seed 1-2″ deep and thin to 3-4′ apart. Seeds can take 7 to 14 days to germinate and want soil temperature of 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. Squash like rich, loose, nutrient dense soil so add compost or fertilizer for good results.
Cochrane Family Farm is a Certified organic family farm that follows permaculture practices to continually improve the soil. We do not use any chemical sprays or other chemical inputs and only grow hand tended heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We do not grow any hybrids. Because of these practices our seeds are well adapted and vigorous.
Our organic certification is through ECOCERT Canada | Act for a more sustainable world
Winter Squash Burgess Buttercup 3337