{"product_id":"os-courge-d-hiver-burgess-buttercup","title":"Winter squash 'Burgess Buttercup'","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eSmall, tasty, sweet squashes, perfect for storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eWinter squash “Burgess Buttercup” ( \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eIntroduced in the early \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e , this heirloom variety produces small fruits weighing approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e1.7 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"528\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e , thick, \u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"556\"\u003efiberless\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eorange\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh. Their distinctive shape is recognizable thanks to the small \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"613\"\u003ebud\u003c\/strong\u003e at the flower tip. The skin, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"678\"\u003etan green\u003c\/strong\u003e marked with fine \u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"713\"\u003egray stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e , becomes very hard as it ripens, making it an \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eideal squash for long-term storage\u003c\/strong\u003e . Highly reliable, Burgess Buttercup offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"878\"\u003egenerous harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e and exceptional culinary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"938\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eHeight\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping vines\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1136\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, nasturtiums\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other closely related cucurbits (competition)\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eOrganic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost or directly when the soil is warm. Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003ecool, dry, and dark\u003c\/strong\u003e place to extend shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068612665504,"sku":"OSC2255","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Courged_hiverBurgessButtercupOSC.jpg?v=1764693902","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-courge-d-hiver-burgess-buttercup","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}