Butternut squash seeds – a well-known variety producing elongated, cylindrical fruits with smooth skin and yellow-orange flesh. The variety grows vigorously and adapts well to field cultivation; it is used for cooking and storage, making it suitable for both commercial production and home use.
Key Features
- Elongated, cylindrical fruits
- Smooth skin and yellow-orange flesh
- Vigorous growth and consistent production
- Suitable for direct field sowing
- Ideal for home use and commercial production
- High-quality seed in a sealed pack
Specifications
- Trade name: Butternut squash seeds
- Crop: Squash
- Net weight: 10 g
- Germination rate: 85%
- Purity: 97%
- Seed treatment: Fungicide (fludioxonil) for seed protection
- Country of origin: United States
- Packed in: Spain
Directions for Use
- Sow squash seeds directly in the permanent field at a depth of 3–4 cm. Sow in planting holes, leaving about 70 cm between plants and 120 cm between rows. Well-drained soil with regular, moderate irrigation is preferred.
Planting Season
- February to June, depending on climate and region
Harvest
- Harvest once the fruits are fully developed and reach the right size; leave them to mature fully for the best quality.
Orkida Tip for Growers in Saudi Arabia
- For high-quality butternut fruits, choose well-drained land in full sun, manage irrigation carefully and avoid waterlogging, especially in the early growth stages.