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  • An image of the plant grown with seed for Burgess Buttercup Squash Seeds - Sweet Potato Flavor, Dense Orange Flesh, Perfect for Baking and Storage, Winter Squash Variety
Burgess Buttercup Squash Seeds - Sweet Potato Flavor, Dense Orange Flesh, Perfect for Baking and Storage, Winter Squash Variety
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

100 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Medium difficulty
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

3 - 10

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Distinctive Features: Burgess Buttercup Squash boasts dense, orange flesh with a sweet potato-like flavor and a unique deep green skin speckled with gray.
  • Planting Requirements: Requires warm soil around 22°C (72°F). Plant seeds 4 cm (1.5 in) deep in frost-free conditions. Ideal for starting in jiffy pots.
  • Harvest Details: Weighing approximately 2 kg (4.5 lbs) each, these squashes mature into excellent storers, perfect for long winter months.
  • Culinary Excellence: Renowned for its dry, sweet flesh, it's an ideal baking squash, substituting or surpassing sweet potatoes in recipes.
  • Robust Growth: Fertilize with 10-52-17 and liquid seaweed for healthy, vigorous plants. Thrives well planted 1 m (3 ft) apart in the garden.

Experience the delightful taste and visual appeal of the Burgess Buttercup Squash. This winter squash variety is renowned for its sweet potato-like flavor and dense, orange flesh, making it a favorite among culinary enthusiasts. Its unique deep green skin speckled with gray adds a rustic touch to any garden.

Plant these seeds in warm, frost-free soil for best results. With robust growth and excellent storage qualities, the Burgess Buttercup Squash is perfect for baking, mashing, or substituting sweet potatoes in recipes. Enjoy a bountiful harvest that brings both beauty to your garden and exceptional taste to your table.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 8
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 25 seeds — 21 plants — yields about 84–168 kg total
  • 25 grams — 200 seeds — 170 plants — yields about 680–1,360 kg total
  • 125 grams — 1,000 seeds — 850 plants — yields about 3,400–6,800 kg total

Plant growth and coverage

  • Vigorous vining habit; sprawling runners
  • Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)
  • Spread: 1.8–3.0 m (6–10 ft) per plant
  • Spacing: 1 m (3 ft) between plants; allow generous room for vines to roam
  • Warm soil needed for establishment (around 22°C / 72°F)

Choosing a packet size

  • The 25-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners trialing Burgess Buttercup or planting a few hills in a small garden.
  • The 25-gram packet suits larger home plots, community gardens, or small market growers aiming for a substantial winter squash harvest.
  • The 125-gram packet is best for market growers, CSAs, or extensive plantings where uniform, storage-quality squash is needed in volume.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Burgess Buttercup Squash seeds indoors about 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date. Use jiffy pots or strips, planting seeds 1.5 inches deep in warm soil. Ensure the planting area is free of frost risk.

Germinate seeds in a warm environment, maintaining soil temperatures around 72°F (22°C). Once seedlings are established, harden them off before transplanting outdoors. Space the plants 3 feet apart in well-draining, fertile soil to encourage healthy growth.

Water regularly, ensuring consistent moisture without waterlogging. Fertilize with a 10-52-17 fertilizer and liquid seaweed for robust growth. Harvest when the squash reach approximately 4.5 lbs, perfect for baking or storage.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

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In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

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