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Buttercup Maxima

Squash

Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup'

Overview
A premium winter squash with dark green skin and distinctive light green stripes, prized for its incredibly sweet, smooth orange flesh that rivals sweet potatoes in flavor. This compact storage squash has excellent keeping qualities and a creamy, dense texture that makes it perfect for soups, pies, and roasting. The turban-shaped fruits are not only delicious but also decorative.
Planting
Direct sow 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil is 65°F or warmer. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, black rot.