Winter squash 'Burgess Buttercup'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Burgess Buttercup'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Burgess Buttercup is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Burgess Buttercup needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Burgess Buttercup from seed

Aim to sow 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.

Transplanting Burgess Buttercup

Burgess Buttercup is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Burgess Buttercup

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early autumn.