Winter squash 'Burgess Buttercup'
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Small, tasty, sweet squashes, perfect for storage
Winter squash “Burgess Buttercup” ( Cucurbita maxima ), offered by OSC Seeds
Introduced in the early 1930s , this heirloom variety produces small fruits weighing approximately 1.7 kg , with sweet , thick, fiberless orange flesh. Their distinctive shape is recognizable thanks to the small bud at the flower tip. The skin, a tan green marked with fine gray stripes , becomes very hard as it ripens, making it an ideal squash for long-term storage . Highly reliable, Burgess Buttercup offers generous harvests and exceptional culinary quality.
Propagation: Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring
Height/Habit: Creeping vines
Package size: Approximately 20 seeds
Harvest time: 90 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums
Incompatible plants: Other closely related cucurbits (competition)
Organic status: Certified organic
Planting and maintenance:
Sow indoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost or directly when the soil is warm. Plant in full sun , in rich, deep, well-drained soil. Give the vigorous vines plenty of room. Water deeply but not soggy to prevent disease. Harvest when the skin is firm and the color is well developed. Allow to dry in the sun for a few days before storing in a cool, dry, and dark place to extend shelf life.
