Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest August onwards Cut and store before frosts.
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Trailing. Butternut Squash is increasing in popularity because of its wide range of uses. The early ripening, short, orange fleshed fruits, have a delicious butter-sweet flavour and are especially good when used for baking. Excellent long term storage.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to May. Germinate in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite, 1cm (½in.) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 5-10 days.

Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 2 seeds every 60cm (24in) and thin out to the best seedling.

Aftercare

Prefers well drained, moist, rich soil in full sun. Also grows well in cooler climates.

Kitchen Notes

Boil lightly and serve with butter to retain that creamy, nutty flavour.