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Butterscotch Winter Squash

Squash

Cucurbita maxima 'Butterscotch'

Overview
A stunning winter squash that combines the best qualities of butternut and buttercup varieties, featuring smooth, tan-colored skin and incredibly sweet, orange flesh that tastes like candy. This vigorous vine produces large, bell-shaped fruits that store exceptionally well through winter. The rich, creamy texture and complex sweetness make it a gourmet favorite for roasting and soups.
Planting
Direct sow 2-3 weeks after last frost. Start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting in shorter season areas.
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: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, black rot.