Waltham Butternut Squash

Be sure to check out our Winter Squash Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow winter squash at home. Waltham Butternut Squash is an heirloom variety that is time-tested and remains the gold standard among open-pollinated, butternut squash varieties. This variety produces large fruits with small seed cavities and plenty of delicious flesh for making roasted squash, pies, soups and more! Developed in Massachusetts, this variety was an AAS winner in 1970. Waltham Butternut Squash produces vigorous vines that should be given plenty of room to grow. At full maturity, fruits will average 6 lbs each. This variety is known for its storage potential and ability to sweeten after harvesting. Fruits will actually have a sweeter flavor 2 months after harvesting when the sugars have had a chance to mature inside the fruit. The storage potential is long and can be over a year in some cases. Waltham Butternut Squash may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct see