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Squash, Waltham Butternut

— · Texas-Grown

Squash, Waltham Butternut

$4.00

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.

Care Instructions
Watering
Moderate, consistent water needs Deep watering 2-3 times weekly; reduce as fruits mature Drip irrigation preferred to reduce foliar disease
Fertilizing
Balanced organic fertilizer at planting Lower nitrogen, higher potassium at fruiting stage Side-dress with compost every 3-4 weeks
Pruning & Maintenance
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
Common Issues
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
Seasonal Notes
Spring
Plant March-April; monitor vine bases weekly for borer damage Harvest approximately 85-100 days from transplant
Summer
Avoid midsummer planting due to heat and pest pressure
Fall
Preferred season; plant late July for October-November harvest
Best Time to Plant in Austin
Spring: March-April Fall: Late July-early August (preferred) Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Sun Requirements
Full sun Minimum 6-8 hours daily
Spacing
24-36 inches apart; rows 6-8 feet apart Vines spread significantly at maturity
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil Compost-amended beds preferred pH 6.0-7.0
Watering After Planting
Water deeply at transplanting Maintain consistent moisture through vine establishment and fruit development
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Butternut squash is generally considered non-toxic to: Dogs Cats Horses Feed only cooked, unseasoned flesh in small quantities. Raw rind and seeds may cause digestive upset.

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