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Squash Butternut Seeds, Heirloom, Sweet & Nutty Flavor, Non-GMO, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
Squash Butternut Seeds, Heirloom, Sweet & Nutty Flavor, Non-GMO, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
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Butternut Squash Seeds (Cucurbita moschata) — Non-GMO, Long-Keeping & Flavorful, Free Shipping
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. |
| Germination | ~5–10 days at ~70–95°F / 21–35°C |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained; mulch to conserve moisture; avoid excess nitrogen (more vines, fewer fruit) |
| Harvest | ~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.
