25 Buttercup Squash Seeds for Planting - Heirloom Winter Squash with Sweet Dense Orange Flesh

Buttercup Squash is a beloved heirloom winter squash prized for its sweet, dense orange flesh and rich, nutty flavor. The compact, turban-shaped fruits typically weigh around 3 to 5 pounds and develop a dark green rind with a distinctive grayish cap. This winter squash is an excellent choice for roasting, baking, soups, and pies, and its sweet flesh makes it a favorite for fall and winter cooking.

Buttercup squash grows on vigorous, semi-bush vines that perform well in home gardens and raised beds. The fruits store well after harvest, allowing gardeners to enjoy their flavor well into the cooler months. This heirloom variety is a reliable and rewarding addition to vegetable gardens and edible landscapes.

Plant Features

• Heirloom winter squash with sweet, dense orange flesh
• Compact, turban-shaped fruits with dark green rind and grayish cap
• Rich, nutty flavor ideal for roasting, soups, and baking
• Fruits store well after harvest for extended enjoyment
• Semi-bush growth habit suited to home gardens and raised beds

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Plant Type: Annual winter squash
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Regular, consistent watering
• Growth Habit: Semi-bush vine
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: Space plants several feet apart to allow room for vines

Planting & Care

Sow Buttercup squash seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing them according to the packet or your garden layout. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and provide consistent watering as plants establish. Thin seedlings to the strongest plants once they develop true leaves.

Buttercup squash benefits from full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development, and avoid overhead watering to help keep foliage healthy. Harvest fruits when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry, then cure them in a warm, dry location before storing.

What's Included

25 Buttercup Squash seeds for planting.