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Burgess Buttercup Squash

Squash

Cucurbita maxima 'Burgess Buttercup'

Overview
A premium winter squash variety prized by gardeners for its exceptional sweet, nutty flavor and vibrant orange flesh that rivals the best sweet potatoes. This reliable heirloom produces dark green, turban-shaped fruits with distinctive gray "caps" that store beautifully through winter months. The dense, dry flesh and outstanding flavor make it the gold standard for pies, soups, and gourmet cooking.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is consistently 65°F. Can start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 72" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.