Winter squash 'Butter Boy F1'

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Butter Boy F1 is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Butter Boy F1 requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Look to ensure a distance 3.90 feet (1.20 metres) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Butter Boy F1 about 10 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Butter Boy F1 is a tender plant.

Butterboy F1