High Mowing Organic Seeds Burgess Buttercup Squash
Best winter squash for home gardeners seeking high-yield, sweet organic harvests.
This improved strain is the gold standard for anyone craving that classic, stringless winter squash texture. You will need plenty of garden space to accommodate its sprawling fifteen-foot vines, but the reward is a prolific harvest of uniform, reliably sweet fruits that outperform the average heirloom.
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Who it's for
- Home bakers seeking rich flavor and ideal texture
- Winter gardeners wanting long-lasting pantry staples
- Vegetable growers prioritizing consistent and reliable harvests
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with limited frost-free growing seasons
- Urban gardeners working with small or confined spaces
- Busy growers unable to perform frequent pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Produces an impressive volume of uniform fruit per individual vine.
Culinary Quality
Stringless, golden flesh offers a superior texture for winter cooking.
Genetic Integrity
Open-pollinated seeds allow for reliable seed saving season after season.
Growth Vigor
Strong, expansive vines require significant garden space to reach full potential.
Certification Standards
Certified organic and non-GMO status ensures clean, high-quality gardening inputs.
Harvest Consistency
Uniform fruit size makes for predictable and manageable kitchen preparation.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
95 days
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Fruit Weight
3-5 lbs
Vine Length
Up to 15 feet
Seed Count Estimate (per oz)
160-175 seeds
Optimal Soil pH
5.8-6.8
Planting Depth
1.27 cm
Certified Organic
Yes
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
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