Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
Waltham Butternut Squash is the gold standard butternut squash variety, an All-America Selections winner producing uniform, tan-skinned fruits with a large seed cavity and thick neck of smooth, sweet, bright orange flesh. It stores exceptionally well (up to 6 months), making it one of the most rewarding winter squashes for home gardeners. It performs well in both spring and fall plantings in Central Texas.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Waltham Butternut transplants are grown for vigorous vines and exceptional fruit production suited to Austin’s growing seasons.
40 in stock
Moderate, consistent water needs
Deep watering 2-3 times weekly; reduce as fruits mature
Drip irrigation preferred to reduce foliar disease
Balanced organic fertilizer at planting
Lower nitrogen, higher potassium at fruiting stage
Side-dress with compost every 3-4 weeks
Limit to 2-3 fruits per vine for largest size
Hand-pollinate if pollinator activity is low
Cure at 80-85 F for 10-14 days after harvest for optimal storage
Squash vine borers (most serious threat)
Powdery mildew
Cucumber beetles
Squash bugs
Blossom end rot
Fall planting strongly preferred in Central Texas to reduce vine borer pressure
In spring, use row covers until flowering to protect from squash vine borers
Harvest when skin is fully hard and tan with no green striping; cure before storing
One of the longest-storing vegetables – excellent for winter pantry
Plant March-April; monitor vine bases weekly for borer damage
Harvest approximately 85-100 days from transplant
Avoid midsummer planting due to heat and pest pressure
Preferred season; plant late July for October-November harvest
Spring: March-April
Fall: Late July-early August (preferred)
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
24-36 inches apart; rows 6-8 feet apart
Vines spread significantly at maturity
Well-draining, fertile soil
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.0-7.0
Water deeply at transplanting
Maintain consistent moisture through vine establishment and fruit development
Butternut squash is generally considered non-toxic to:
Feed only cooked, unseasoned flesh in small quantities.
Raw rind and seeds may cause digestive upset.
Original price was: $4.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.
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