About This

• Origin and Variety: Burgess Buttercup squash, introduced in 1932, is an heirloom variety of winter squash, specifically a type of kabocha or Cucurbita maxima. It's known for its turban-like shape with a dark green skin featuring a grey button on one end.
• Growth and Harvest: This squash requires a long growing season, around 100 days from seed to harvest, and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-11. It needs full sun, warm soil, and can sprawl up to 15 feet or be trained vertically for space efficiency.
• Nutritional Value: Rich in vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as providing folate, potassium, and calcium, Burgess Buttercup squash is not only delicious but also nutritious. Its sweet, fiberless flesh is perfect for a variety of culinary uses.
• Culinary Uses: The flesh of this squash has a buttery texture and sweet flavor, making it ideal for baking, steaming, or roasting. It's versatile enough for both savory dishes like soups or stews and sweet recipes like pies or desserts.

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : Seed Needs
• Color : Green
• Expected Blooming Period : Summer
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 5.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Summer
• USDA Hardiness Zone : 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
• Expected Plant Height : 24 Inches
• Soil Type : Rich / Fertile