{"product_id":"butternut-winter-squash-seeds-organic","title":"Winter Squash, Butternut - Organic","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to various zones, generally USDA zones 3-11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChill Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically doesn’t require specific chill hours for fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest in late summer to fall when the squash has matured and the skin has hardened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butternut squash has a creamy-tan outer skin and a bulbous base that tapers to a narrower neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for its sweet and nutty flavor, it's versatile in culinary use and stores well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts of Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. High in vitamin A, C, and potassium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter butternut squash plants have separate male and female flowers; while they don't require a separate pollinator, bees or other pollinators aid in fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Soil Temperatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil temperatures around 70°F (21°C) promote good growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in mounds or rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Periods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 5-10 days under optimal conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines can spread up to 10-15 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 75-100 days from planting to harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/ Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butternut squash thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: #374151;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds or seedlings 18-24 inches apart to allow ample space for vine growth.\u003c\/span\u003eButternut Squash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003e25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e | Per 1\/4 lb bulk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0,0,0);\"\u003e 1,088 Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003eGrowing Butternut Winter Squash seeds can be a rewarding venture, offering delightful, sweet-flavored squash for hearty soups or pies. 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Mulching aids in heating soils early in spring and protects against frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth and Timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks pre-frost or sow directly once soil temperatures reach 70°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for Butternut Squash:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide consistent and even watering, aiming for about an inch of water per week to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shield plants from the danger of frost using row covers, especially crucial in shorter growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing and Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butternut squash matures within 75-110 days, developing a shriveled stem or tough skin as indicators for harvest readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut squash leaving 2\"-3\" of stem, cure them in the sun for ten days to toughen the skin, and store in cool, dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimizing Growth Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full sun exposure to foster healthy growth and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Consideration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ample space of at least 18\" between plants after thinning for robust vine expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px;\"\u003eGrowing Butternut Winter Squash seeds involves meticulous care from planting through harvest. 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