{"product_id":"butternut-winter-squash-seeds-organic","title":"Butternut Winter Squash Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButternut Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a classic storage squash with creamy-tan skin, a bulbous base, and dense, fine-grained flesh known for its sweet, nutty flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous vines spread 10 to 15 feet and ripen buff-colored fruit that cures hard for long winter storage, making it a staple for soups, roasts, and pies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita moschata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter storage squash, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6 to 8 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 days near 70°F soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 25 (about 1,088 per 1\/4 lb bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern and short-season gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who want squash that stores for months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge beds and mounds with room for sprawling vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups, roasting, and baking into pies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall harvest and winter pantry stocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly once soil reaches about 70°F, or start indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, planting 1 inch deep in deep mounds of organic-rich soil. Provide full sun and about an inch of water per week, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged. Allow at least 18 inches between plants for vine growth. Harvest when the skin hardens, leaving 2 to 3 inches of stem, then cure in the sun about ten days before storing cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cured flesh is sweet and nutty with a smooth, fine grain that roasts and purees beautifully for soups and pies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who value flavorful, dependable harvests they can store and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394526875926,"sku":"SNV8156","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50394526908694,"sku":"SNV8156B","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-squash-winter-butternut.jpg?v=1755812397","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/butternut-winter-squash-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}