Waltham Butternut Squash, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. moschata) This butternut, an AAS winner in 1970, was the result of years of patient refinement and selection by Professor Robert Young of the Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station in Waltham. Prized for its straight necks, rich dry yellow-orange flesh, nutty flavor, and high-yielding vines. Fruits are 3-6 pounds and exceptional keepers. One of the most popular types of baking squash. 83-100 days. Characteristics:  Best-selling winter squash Organic, Non-GMO and Open-Pollinated  Straight necked fruits grow to 3-6 pounds Dry, yellow-orange flesh with nutty flavor High yielding vines One of the most popular types of baking squash Exceptional keeper Winter squash 83-100 days 25 seeds per packet    Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 pla