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Squash 'Butterbush'

Food growing
£1.95
SPP00405
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Quick overview

F1 Compact plants ideal for growing in containers. Smaller pale skinned fruits with deep red/orange flesh, store well. Use in butternut dishes; roasted, mashed or in soups! x1 seed packet in the Grow Club.

F1 Compact plants ideal for growing in containers. Smaller pale skinned fruits with deep red/orange flesh, store well. Use in butternut dishes; roasted, mashed or in soups! x1 seed packet in the Grow Club.

Plant Details

Grow:
April to June
Genus / Species:
Cucurbita moschata
Cultivar / Variety:
'Butterbush'
Common Name:
Squash
Harvest Time:
From September, cut them leaving some of the stalk in place and they will store well.
Height / Spread:
40cm tall
Type:
Annual

Preferred Conditions

Sow Depth:
2cm, seeds on the side to prevent rot
Soil Type:
Well-drained, fertile
Where to Plant:
Start in 9cm pots inside | Move to containers or veg patches in Mid-May
Position:
Full sun/part sun/sheltered
Spacing:
40cm apart
Watering:
keep moist, not too wet. Feed weekly with tomato fertiliser when fruiting.
Feeding:
A balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied if soil conditions are less fertile.

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