{"product_id":"os-courge-d-hiver-waltham-butternut","title":"Winter squash 'Waltham Butternut'","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eSweet butternut squash, productive and perfect for storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eWinter squash “Waltham Butternut” ( \u003cem data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e A classic and highly regarded variety, 'Waltham Butternut' produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"473\"\u003ecreamy\u003c\/strong\u003e squash weighing \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e1.5 to 2.3 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"521\"\u003esmooth, firm\u003c\/strong\u003e skin and a small seed cavity. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"578\"\u003edark orange\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh is sweet and fragrant, developing an even richer flavor after \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"659\"\u003estorage\u003c\/strong\u003e . The vigorous and \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"705\"\u003every productive\u003c\/strong\u003e plants yield uniform fruit with a well-defined bulbous end. It is one of the best winter squashes for soup, purée, roasts, and comfort food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"897\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eHeight\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, creeping vines\u003cbr data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1107\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, nasturtiums\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other closely related cucurbits (competition)\u003cbr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eOrganic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out, or directly when the soil has warmed up. Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in deep, rich, well-drained soil. Give the vigorous vines plenty of room. Water deeply without waterlogging. Harvest when the skin is firm and evenly colored. Allow to dry for a few days before storing in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003ecool, dry, and dark\u003c\/strong\u003e place, which further enhances the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068612698272,"sku":"OSC2260","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Courged_hiverWalthamButternutOSC.jpg?v=1764690077","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-courge-d-hiver-waltham-butternut","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}