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
Buttercup Squash is a beloved winter squash variety producing turban-shaped, dark green fruits with an exceptionally sweet, dense, dry orange flesh considered among the finest-flavored of all winter squashes. Vines are vigorous and productive, and the fruits store well for several months after curing. It performs well in both spring and fall plantings in Central Texas.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Buttercup Squash transplants are grown for strong vine establishment and quality fruit production.
10 in stock
Moderate, consistent water needs through fruit development
Reduce watering as fruits approach maturity
Drip or soaker hose irrigation preferred
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 best size and quality
Hand-pollinate if pollinator activity is low
Cure fruits at 80-85 F for 10 days after harvest to harden skin and develop flavor
Squash vine borers
Powdery mildew
Cucumber beetles
Squash bugs
Blossom end rot
Fall planting (July-August) is often more productive in Central Texas due to reduced vine borer pressure
Use row covers in spring to protect young plants from squash vine borers
Monitor vine bases weekly for vine borer damage
Cure after harvest for longest storage life
Plant March-April; watch for squash vine borers
Harvest approximately 90-100 days from transplant
Avoid midsummer planting
Plant late July for October-November harvest; often the preferred season
Spring: March-April
Fall: Late July-early August
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
24-36 inches apart; rows 6-8 feet apart
Vines spread extensively at maturity
Well-draining, fertile soil
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.0-6.8
Water deeply at transplanting
Maintain consistent moisture through vine establishment and fruit development
Winter squash is generally considered non-toxic to:
Feed only cooked, unseasoned flesh in small quantities.
Raw rind and seeds may cause digestive upset.
