Squash Burgess Buttercup Seeds

Description

Squash ‘Burgess Buttercup’

A classic heirloom winter squash, ‘Burgess Buttercup’ is loved for its distinctive turban-shaped fruits with dark green skin and a characteristic grey button on the blossom end. The deep orange flesh is sweet, dense, and nutty, making it perfect for roasting, mashing, or soups. This vigorous trailing variety is a reliable and heavy cropper, producing medium-sized fruits that store well for winter use.

Key Features:

Heirloom winter squash with distinctive turban shape

Dark green skin with grey button and rich orange flesh

Sweet, nutty flavour – excellent for roasting and soups

Vigorous trailing plants with high yields

Excellent storage for winter use

How to Grow Squash Burgess Buttercup:

Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Plant 2–3 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist until germination (7–14 days). Allow plenty of space for vines to spread. Harvest mature fruits before the first frost and cure in a warm, dry place to extend storage life.