Product Details
Burgess Buttercup (c.maxima)
Heritage: North Dakota, USA
Developed at North Dakota State University in the early 1930’s. They were looking to find a squash that would replicate the attractive flavour and smooth texture of sweet potatoes. This variety hit the mark!
Large vining plants produce blocky turban shaped fruits with a small blossom end button. They can grow up to 8″ (20cm) in diameter, weighting between 3-5lbs (1.3-2kg). Skin is dark green, slightly furrowed with faint green striping. Ready for harvest when the yellow spot on the ground turns orange. The medium-orange coloured flesh is a real delight – fibreless, fine-grained, sweet and soothing to the palate. They grow especially well in Maritime climates and are cool weather friendly! Matures 100-110 days. (4 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Succulent Squash! Squash are heat loving plants and are usually planted outdoors when the ground has warmed. Seeds can be started indoors, but we find more vigorous growth when direct planted. It is important to pick a sunny spot so the large leaves can dry-out easily early in the morning to avoid water-born diseases. Hill-up soil and plant 2-4 seeds 1” (2.5 cm) deep. Thin to no more than 2 plants per hill. To enhance the size of your Winter Squash, watch for early development of fruit and cut-off the new growth end of the vine to ensure all the energy is focusing on producing that one squash. Again, more sun produces larger fruit. For Summer Squash, frequent picking will promote continual production. The most suitable companion plants for Squash are; corn, beans and radishes. Do not plant near potatoes. They don’t play well together. Squash usually germinates within 7-10days (70-75ºF/21-24ºC).
