| Waltham Butternut Squash |
Cucurbita moshata 'Waltham Butternut'
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Duration: Annual |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Butternut type with smooth light-tan skin, orange flesh and nutty taste. Fruits are 20-30cm/8-10" long, 10cm/4" across, and weigh 1.5kg/3lbs. Delicious steamed, roasted and toasted, stuffed, or even raw in salads. Can be puréed or mashed for soups, casseroles, breads, and muffins. Grows as a vine but can bear big crops in small spaces. Stores well. 95 days.
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