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Que vous recherchiez une variété classique comme la courge musquée Butternut ou d’autres cultivars, vous trouverez des options de qualité pour enrichir votre potager. Découvrez notre sélection de semences et de plants de courge musquée et profitez d’une récolte abondante de légumes savoureux. Magasinez dès aujourd’hui.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"courge-butternut-bio-bv","title":"Organic 'Butternut' Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic ‘Butternut’ Squash (Cucurbita moschata)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic winter squash prized for its pale beige, pear-shaped fruits and smooth, deep orange flesh with a sweet, delicate flavor. This vigorous annual produces long trailing vines that spread generously across the garden, creating a lush and productive vegetable patch. During summer, its large yellow flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators that are essential for abundant fruit production. Harvested once the skin has turned a uniform beige and becomes firm, it offers exceptional culinary versatility and stores well throughout fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis squash thrives in full sun in rich, organically amended, moist, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly outdoors from May to June after the soil has warmed and all risk of frost has passed. It requires plenty of space for its sprawling vines, although it can also be grown in a very large container placed in a warm, sunny location. Regular, deep watering encourages evenly developed, flavorful fruits. Incorporating compost, applying a generous layer of mulch, and maintaining good air circulation will support vigorous growth and healthy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for large vegetable gardens, kitchen gardens, and self-sufficiency projects, ‘Butternut’ squash produces versatile fruits that store for several months in a cool, dry location. Its velvety flesh is delicious in soups, purées, casseroles, roasted dishes, sauces, risottos, and comforting autumn recipes. It grows well alongside beets, celery, onions, potatoes, and thyme in a diverse vegetable garden. Its abundant flowers provide an excellent food source for pollinators, while its dense foliage helps cover the soil, contributing to a healthy, productive, and thriving garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biologiquement vôtre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52108221448352,"sku":"BIOV-SEMENCES","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/courge-butternut.png?v=1770395566"},{"product_id":"courge-dhiver-musquee-de-provence","title":"'Musknut of Provence' squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e The winter squash 'Musquée de Provence', from the seed company Hortinova, is a traditional variety renowned for its flattened shape, smooth bronze skin and bright orange flesh. Deliciously sweet and slightly musky, it is perfect for soups, purées, gratins and even desserts. Thanks to its exceptional conservation, this squash can be eaten throughout the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2 m\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 40 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, peas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Easy to grow, the 'Musquée de Provence' thrives in rich, well-drained soils and in full sun exposure. The fruits, weighing between 5 and 10 kg, reach full maturity in the fall, offering generous harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For successful cultivation, sow directly into the ground after all risk of frost, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Plant seeds 2 to 3 cm deep, spacing plants at least 1.5 to 2 m apart to allow for spread. Germination takes place in 7 to 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Ensure regular irrigation, especially during the fruiting period, and enrich the soil with compost or organic fertilizer. Harvest the fruits in autumn, when they are well tanned and their skin is hard. 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It also adapts to different cooking techniques such as baking, steaming or in pies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For best results, sow seeds directly into the ground after all risk of frost has passed or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant 2-3cm deep and space seedlings 1.5-2m apart to allow room for spread. Germination occurs in 7-14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis variety prefers rich, well-drained soils and full sun exposure. Ensure regular watering, especially during the fruiting phase, and enrich the soil with compost to promote generous harvests. Harvest the fruits in autumn when their skin is nice and beige and hard to the touch, a sign of optimal ripeness. 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