Winter squash 'Butternut F1'

Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Butternut F1 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. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 as Butternut F1 is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.90 feet (1.20 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Butternut 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 Butternut F1 is a tender plant.