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Buttercup Squash

Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Overview
Buttercup Squash is a heirloom winter squash with distinctive dark green skin and a characteristic ridged button on the bottom end. It reaches maturity in approximately 115 days and produces medium-sized fruits weighing 2-4 pounds. The flesh is vibrant orange, sweet, and creamy with rich flavor notes reminiscent of sweet potato and honey. This variety excels in roasting, pies, and purees, delivering consistent, buttery results that make it a favorite for autumn cooking.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F, or start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, black rot.