SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cucurbita moschata CULTURE: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8 is best. Plastic mulch & fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment & exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower to allow for pollination. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. TRANSPLANTING: Sow 2-3 seeds per 2 container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Thin to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Harden plants 4-7 days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best. DIRECT SEEDING: Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety’s vine length, 1/2-1 deep. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established. Squash Butternut Winner Squash Seed 25
