Australian Butter Squash, Organic options available

Australian Butter Squash - Seedsavers is not offering it in 2026 so we asked one of our growers to send some of his seed our way so we can continue to offer it. We are just glad we have it available! 

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: 

• Salmon-colored ribbed fruits
• Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds
• Extremely thick, starchy flesh
• Excellent for baking
• Winter squash for storage
• 90-100 days
• 20 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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