Squash (Buttercup) · warm season
Burgess
Buttercup Burgess Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup Burgess'): Rich and Sweet Winter Squash Cultivate the rich and sweet flavor of Buttercup Burgess Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup Burgess') in your garden. Known for its distinct turban shape, dark green skin, and vibrant orange flesh,…
Days to harvest
100
Sow depth
1 1/2"
Plant spacing
4-6'
Row spacing
6-8'
Sprouts in
9 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)
When to plant
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Start indoors3–4 weeks before your last frost
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Transplant outside2 weeks after your last frost
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Sow outside2 weeks after your last frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 60°F.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 9 days.