Squash Walthum Butternut Seeds (कद्बदू/बटरनट स्क्वैश के बीज)

The butternut squash rind is thick, tan yellow in color and the flesh is orange color filled with some seeds. The Waltham butternut squash has a unique sweet flavor that makes it perfect for eating raw or cooked. Buy the Best Quality Squash Waltham Butternut seeds online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a good germination rate. 

About this item

• Number of Squash (Waltham Butternut) Seeds: 10 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden 
• Sowing month: February-April
• Seeds sowing depth: 1.5-2.5 cm 
• Germination Time: 7 to 14 days 
• Germination temperature: 21-26 °C
• Harvesting: 110-120 days from sowing seeds
• Plant vigor: strong creeper plant

What size grow bag is best for Butternut Squash?

• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24 (W*H)

Butternut Squash Growing Season In India

Waltham Butternut squash is a warm-season vegetable and the best season to sow the squash seeds is mid-spring to summer (February-April). Squash is commonly grown in warm climates as well as cool climates but butternut squash cannot tolerate very cold or extremely high temperatures.

How To Grow Butternut Waltham Squash At Home

The direct method is best for sowing the butternut squash seeds in any container. The ideal temperature for sowing butternut squash seeds is 21-26 °C. Butternut squash is a vine plant that needs support to grow vertically.

Squash Waltham Butternut Seeds Sowing Method

Sow Butternut Squash seeds about 0.5 to 1 inch deep in the soil at a distance of 8-10 cm between seeds. Gently water the soil and keep the soil evenly moist till the seeds germinate. Butternut squash seeds will take about 1-2 weeks to germinate in the best soil temperature of 21-26℃.

Best Fertilize For Butternut Squash Plant

Butternut squash is a fast-growing plant that needs fertilizer from time to time. Apply organic fertilizers (vermicompost, cow manure, neem cake) once a month during the flowering and fruiting period.

Butternut Squash Plant Care Tips

Water – Butternut squash is a vine plant that needs 2.5-3 cm of daily water and the soil should be moist but avoid overwatering.
Soil – Use well-drained and fertile soil with 6.0 to 7.5 ph for planting squash.
Sunlight – Butternut squash requires 6-8 hours of full sunlight every day.
Temperature – The butternut squash plant grows fast in temperatures between 15-32 ℃.
Common pests and diseases – Cucumber beetles, and squash bugs are the common pests found in butternut squash plants. Bacterial wilt and blossom end rot and powdery mildew make foliage white, stunted and wilted. Use the organic pesticide neem oil to avoid these insects and pests.

Butternut Squash Plant Flowering Time And Pollination

After 2 months from seeds sowing butternut squash starts flowering, the male flower appears first and the female will begin with small fruit. Like all squash, Butternut squash is also cross-pollinated; especially bees will pollinate the flowers.

Butternut Squash Harvest Time

• Butternut squash is ready to mature within 110-120 days from sowing seeds.
• Cut the butternut squash when the rind has become thick and hard.
• Cut the Butternut squash from the vine with a sharp scissor.

 Butternut Squash Plant Special Features

• Common name – Butternut pumpkin
• Scientific name - Cucurbita moschata 'Butternut'
• Flower color – Yellow
• Height – Up to 120 cm 

FAQ

What are the signs of overwatering Butternut Squash plants?

The Main sign of over-watered Butternut squash plants is the appearance of fungus, slow growth of plants, yellow leaves, and fruit rot.

Why are my Butternut squash seeds not germinating?

Butternut squash seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, overwatering, or underwatering.
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