Burgess Buttercup Squash

Burgess Buttercup squash set the standard for golden squash way back in 1952, and it’s still going strong. This heirloom squash has a turban shape with deep green skin streaked with silvery stripes and spots. The flesh is a deep orange and cooks up with a rich, sweet, buttery flavor. Fruits weigh in between 3 and 5 pounds, and store well for months.

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Soil pH

• 6.0 to 6.8

Hardiness Zones

• 2 to 9

Spacing

• 4 to 5 feet

Moisture

• at least 1 inch per week

Notes

• fruits grow to 8 inches long
• creamy, deep orange flesh
• 90 to 105 days to maturity, depending on your seed source

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