Thompson & Morgan Squash Waltham Butternut (winter) (Organic) Seeds

An autumn variety that produces excellent squashes with a typical butternut shape. Fruits store well over the winter months.

How to sow

Sow mid April to June, 25mm (½in) deep in pots or trays of moist seed compost and germinate at 20°C (68˚F) for up to 7 days. Sow seeds on edge for reliable germination. Alternatively, sow outdoors in rich soil in full sun from mid-May through June, 25mm (½in) deep at 1.5m (5ft) spacing.

How to grow

Pot on individual seedlings into small pots of compost, keep barely moist to prevent stems from rotting and protect from strong sunlight with a sheet of newspaper. Plant out at 1.5m (5ft) between plants each way once frost risk has passed. Water and mulch regularly.

Aftercare information

Harvest and store fruits before heavy frosts.

Additional information

• Harvesting period: September to October
• Pack contents (approx.): 6 seeds