Waltham Butternut squash is an All-America Selections (AAS) winner, considered the gold standard for large butternut squash. The large fruits have thick, straight necks and small seed cavities. The flesh is smooth and sweet, and the flavor only improves after a couple months of storage. Mature fruits can weigh up to 6 pounds.

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Soil pH

• 6.0 to 6.8

Hardiness Zones

• 2 to 9

Spacing

• 8 to 10 feet apart

Moisture

• at least 1 inch per week

Notes

• Mild and sweet flavor
• 4 to 5 foot spread
• 85 to 105 days to maturity, depending on your seed source

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