A popular variety bred for our climate in the UK. With smooth, tan skin and rich, orange flesh. Typically growing to 1-2 kg in about 95-105 days, it’s known for its sweet, nutty flavor, ideal for soups, roasting, and baking. This squash stores well for up to 3-4 months, making it a reliable choice for winter meals.
 
When to Sow: Apr - Jun
 
HOW TO SOW BUTTERNUT SQUASH:
Sow Apr- Mid May under glass & Mid May to June can be sowed outdoors
Ensure final planting site has  lots of well rotted organic matter.

In pots or cell trays 2cm deep. Seeds should be sowed in their edge to prevent rotting.   Water well. Ideal Temp 18-21°C. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle.  Harden off and plant out into final positions when risk of frost has passed.
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Group: Squash Vegetables
Germination Time: 1-3 Weeks
Harvest Time: Sep - Oct
Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Water well  throughout the growing season. To grow one large fruit pinch out all but one fruit, water well and feed regularly for maximum size. Alternatively pinch out  growing tips after  no more than 4 fruits have formed.  Raise fruits off the ground to prevent rotting.
Use: Edible
Harvest:  When the skin is orange cutting  leaving 5cm if stem with the fruit. Can be left in a frost free place for the skin to harden off. Can be stored for upto 5 months.
Days to Maturity:  139 Days
Feed:Manure
Plant Spacing:  1m