Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash Seeds

50 open-pollinated, non-gmo, pesticide-free, and heirloom burgess buttercup winter squash seeds (Cucurbita maxima) per packet. Winter squash. Grows to 4 to 6 pounds. Shiny exterior. Ideal for storing over winter. Harvest in 95 days. Buttercups are old native heirloom that predated European arrival. Grown alongside three sisters crops. Best to direct sow 0.5-1 in deep after last frost when soil reaches 65-70F. Sow in rich soil and direct sun. Place 24 in apart in small mounds. Keep soil evenly moist but don’t get leaves wet. Germinates in 7-14 days. Once vines develop, apply mulch. Protect seedlings if temps drop below 65F. Not frost tolerant. Plant with corn and beans. Ready to harvest in 95 days when stem is dry and skin is hard. Then place in a warm spot with circulation for 2 weeks to cure.