Look to ensure a distance 3.90 feet (1.20 metres) between seeds when sowing - cover at a depth of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep if you are going to sow this directly in the garden.

Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Winter squash 'Waltham butternut' is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (that's 11.7 inches in imperial).

Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Winter squash 'Waltham butternut'.

Your garden has combination soil - try to plant this plant in loam soil if possible for best results.

Remember to water moderately.

Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8) is within the ideal range for Winter squash 'Waltham butternut'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 12.

Winter squash 'Waltham butternut' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.

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