Classic bell-shaped fruits with smooth tan rinds and deep orange, sweet flesh. Great for roomy beds or pumpkin patches; perfect for roasting, soups, purée, ravioli fillings, and meal prep.
✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
Sweet, nutty flavor with silky, bright orange flesh.
Vigorous vines with reliable yields of uniform fruits.
Excellent keeper after curing — perfect for winter storage.
Small seed cavity = more usable flesh per fruit.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
Botanical name
Cucurbita moschata — Butternut (winter squash)
Sun
Full sun (6–8+ hrs)
Sowing method
Direct sow after frost when soil ≥65°F / 18°C, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early in biodegradable cells to avoid root shock.
Sowing depth
1″ / 2.5 cm (warm, even moisture)
Spacing
Hills: 2–3 seeds/hill, thin to 2; hills 4–6 ft / 1.2–1.8 m apart. Rows: plants 3–5 ft / 0.9–1.5 m; rows 6–8 ft / 1.8–2.4 m.
~95–110 days. Cut when skins are hard and rinds turn tan; leave 2–3″ (5–8 cm) stem. Cure 10–14 days warm & airy, then store cool (50–55°F / 10–13°C).
Ways to Use
Roast cubes for bowls, tacos, and salads.
Purée into soups, sauces, and baby food.
Slice into “steaks” for grilling or sheet-pan dinners.
What You’ll Receive
Select your pack size in the listing variations
Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
Simple sowing guide
Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: For larger, more uniform fruit, limit each plant to 2–3 developing squash and water deeply during flowering/fruit fill. Cure after harvest to boost sweetness and storage life.
