Squash Burgess Buttercup Seeds

Squash Burgess Buttercup

A classic heirloom winter squash, Burgess Buttercup is loved for its distinctive turban-shaped fruits with dark green skin and a characteristic grey button on the blossom end. The deep orange flesh is sweet, dense, and nutty, making it perfect for roasting, mashing, or soups. This vigorous trailing variety is a reliable and heavy cropper, producing medium-sized fruits that store well for winter use.

Key Features:

Heirloom winter squash with distinctive turban shape

Dark green skin with grey button and rich orange flesh

Sweet, nutty flavour excellent for roasting and soups

Vigorous trailing plants with high yields

Excellent storage for winter use

How to Grow Squash Burgess Buttercup:

Sow seeds indoors 34 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors once the soil has warmed. Plant 23 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist until germination (714 days). Allow plenty of space for vines to spread. Harvest mature fruits before the first frost and cure in a warm, dry place to extend storage life.