Winter squash 'Discus Bush Buttercup'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Discus Bush Buttercup'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Discus Bush Buttercup is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Discus Bush Buttercup requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Discus Bush Buttercup from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Discus Bush Buttercup

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Discus Bush Buttercup is a tender plant.

Harvesting Discus Bush Buttercup