Early Butternut squashes were believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930’s as a natural outcrossing or mutation of the Canadian crookneck squash. In 1940’s an amateur. breeder Charles Leggett with the help of the Waltham family at the Waltham Agricultural Experiment field station helped to popularize his Butternut squash. 1970 All-America selections winner. Waltham has a creamy, rich, dry yellow-orange flesh with a nutty flavor.
Squash Waltham Butternut
You want rich, nutty winter squash that’s easy to grow and packed with vitamins—Waltham Butternut has it all. These golden, sweet-fleshed beauties are perfect for roasting, soups, and fall feasts.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1” or 2.5cm. Seed spacing: 3” or 7.5cm. Spacing between rows: 72″ or 180cmcm. Days to germination: 10-14. Days to maturity: 90.
Variety: 554
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