25 Heirloom Butternut Squash Seeds for Planting | Sweet Nutty Winter Squash

Heirloom Butternut Squash is a beloved winter squash known for its smooth, tan skin and vibrant orange flesh. Its sweet, nutty flavor and creamy texture make it a favorite for roasting, soups, and baking. This vining variety is easy to grow and stores well, providing a rewarding harvest for home gardeners.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these heirloom seeds offer a chance to grow your own delicious winter squash. Plant them in full sun and well-drained soil, and watch as vigorous vines produce bell-shaped fruits that are ready to harvest in late summer to fall.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with sweet, nutty orange flesh
• Vining growth habit; requires space to spread
• Excellent for roasting, soups, and baking
• Good storage potential after curing
• Open-pollinated seeds for seed saving

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Vining
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 85-100 days
• Spacing: 36-48 inches between plants

Planting & Care

Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 36-48 inches apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully. Keep soil evenly moist during germination and growth, and provide consistent watering. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem turns brown, then cure in a warm, dry place for 1-2 weeks to improve storage life.

What's Included

25 Heirloom Butternut Squash Seeds.