Squash Seeds – Waltham Butternut

soups, and cold-weather meals.[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Sweet, creamy flesh: Perfect for roasting, soups, and more Reliable harvests: Vigorous vines produce uniform fruits Long storage life: Keeps well through the winter Heirloom quality: Trusted flavor and performance for generations Ideal for fall meals: A staple for cozy, cool-weather cooking Plant Characteristics Appearance: Bell-shaped tan fruits with deep orange flesh Height: Vines grow 18–24" tall and spread 6–10 feet Growth Habit: Vining — allow room to sprawl or grow on a sturdy trellis Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor Profile: Sweet, nutty, and deepens after curing Culinary Uses: Roast, puree into soup, mash, or use in pies and stews Best Dishes: Butternut squash soup, roasted squash with herbs, savory casseroles Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Corn, beans, marigolds, and nasturtiums Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes or competing vining crops Bonus Benefit: Long shelf life — enjoy your harvest throughout the winter Common Issues and Solutions Powdery Mildew: Improve air flow and water at the base of the plant Squash Vine Borers: Use row covers early and inspect stems often Low Pollination: Add pollinator-friendly flowers nearby Fruit Rot: Avoid overly wet soil and rotate crops yearly Seeds Per Packet 3g Approximately 30 10g Approximately 100