Butternut Waltham squash
Cucurbita moschata 'Butternut Waltham'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Creamy white to orange-yellow
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Butternut Waltham' squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Butternut Waltham') is a vegetable for the food garden. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy soil. The climbing vines grow fast and can spread 120 to 180 inches, so give them plenty of room. Creamy white to orange-yellow flowers open from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Cantaloupe, Candyland Red tomato, and Cilantro.