South Anna Butternut Seeds, Virginia Open-Pollinated

borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage. Cucurbita moschata varieties are generally less susceptible to squash vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here. 🌱 Free shipping on seed-only website orders $30+ , ships from Newton, Kansas. ✅ Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. See the details . 📖 Read our complete growing guide for this variety → South Anna Butternut is a modern Virginia open-pollinated variety with serious resistance genetics, developed specifically to hold up against the diseases and pests that plague butternut in the humid Mid-Atlantic. It's not in many U.S. catalogs, and that's a shame because it's one of the toughest butternuts you can plant on Kansas soil. The fruit is a classic butternut shape with deeper orange flesh, richer flavor, and noticeably better storage than the Waltham standard. If you've grown butternut before and been disappointed by bland flesh or disease losses, South Anna is the upgrade. This variety is Cucurbita moschata. Moschata squash is generally less susceptible to squash vine borer damage than many other squash, but resistance does not mean immunity. Inspect vines for eggs, entry holes, sawdust-like frass and wilting, and continue watching for other pests and diseases. Variety Details Species: Cucurbita moschata , modern open-pollinated variety Origin: Virginia (modern open-pollinated variety) Fruit size: Classic butternut, 4–6 lbs Flesh: Deep orange, dense, sweet, rich flavor Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days Storage: 4–6 months cured Vine borer resistance: Generally less susceptible; not immune Disease resistance: Excellent, bred for Mid-Atlantic pressure Rarity: Uncommon in U.S. seed catalogs In the Kansas Garden Full sun, well-draining soil, 6–10 feet of space per plant. Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm, ideally around 70°F. If starting indoors, sow 3 to 4 weeks before your planned transplant date, then harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed. South Anna handles humidity and heat well and keeps producing late into the season. Mulch heavy and rotate cucurbits yearly. See the linked growing guide above for planting dates, spacing, and curing tips. Why Autumn Prairie Pumpkins We're a small Kansas seed operation that built its whole catalog around vine borer resistance . Every variety we sell is hand-selected, hand-packed, and shipped from Newton, Kansas. Strong soil builds strong plants, and the right variety makes the whole job easier. 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Will it ripen before frost? South Anna Butternut needs 100 to 120 days from sowing. In a typical Newton, Kansas Zone 6b season the first fall frost arrives between October 10 and 20, so direct sow by about June 3 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .