Grow the undisputed king of winter squash with our Waltham Butternut seeds. This All-American Selections winner is a beloved heirloom, celebrated for its rich, sweet, nutty flavor and exceptionally smooth, creamy texture. It produces large, uniform, classic butternut-shaped fruits with tan skin and deep orange flesh. A fantastic and reliable producer, Waltham Butternut is the perfect squash for roasting, making soups, or baking, and it stores exceptionally well for delicious winter meals.
⭐ What you'll love
- A classic All-American Selections award-winning variety.
- A rich, sweet, and nutty flavor with a wonderfully smooth, creamy texture.
- The classic, uniform butternut shape is perfect for roasting and cooking.
- An exceptional storage squash that will keep well for months.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Waltham Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
- Type: All-American Selections Winner, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 8-12 foot vine
- Days to Maturity: 85-100 days
- USDA Zone: 3-9
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in a sunny spot after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: Sow seeds in hills, planting 4-5 seeds per hill and spacing hills 4-6 feet apart. Thin to the strongest 2-3 plants per hill.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil.
- Watering: Water consistently and deeply, especially when fruits are forming.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
