Australian Butter Squash, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange -  (C. maxima) From our friends at Digger's Garden Club near Melbourne, Australia. A ribbed salmon-colored drum-like pumpkin with wall-to-wall starchy high-quality flesh. Excellent for baking, a great keeper. Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds. 90-100 days.

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Salmon-colored ribbed fruits
• Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds
• Extremely thick, starchy flesh
• Excellent for baking
• Winter squash for storage
• 90-100 days
• 25 Seeds per packet 

Instructions -

Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 

Direct Seed: 1" Deep

Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

Light: Full Sun

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