Butternut Squash Plants For Sale

Little Dipper is a “mini” traditional-shaped butternut squash that can even be called personal-sized! It weighs in at about 2 pounds per fruit. Its plant habit is full vine with vigorous growth and has potential to produce a high amount of very uniform...

Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row spacing, while long-vine habits require 12' between-row spacing.

Identified as having the best flavor of any Mid-East style squash in our trials. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. 3,800 seeds/lb. Magda's sweet, nutty flavor is comparable to Zephyr.

Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C),...

Attractive, light-green fruits are perfect for stuffing. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. 4,600 seeds/lb. Full habit plants; slightly earlier, and higher yielding than Benning's Green Tint.

In-row spacing depends on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24"; medium, 24-36"; large, 36-48".Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora.

Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C),...

If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits.

Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Cut fruits from vines and handle carefully.

Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation.Store at 50-60°F/10-15°C, 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation.

Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C),...

High-yielding plants with an open habit and few spines make it easy to harvest blemish-free fruit. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. 4,500 seeds/lb. Excellent disease resistance keeps the plant productive over a long season.

Packet: 30 seeds.http://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/squash/winter-squash/cha-cha-organic-f1-squash-seed-2187G.11.htmlFertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent...

AAS winner.Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. Storage potential and timing of best eating quality varies by type.

Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination.Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. The big fruits are tapered at the ends and have a bumpy, blue-green, hard shell.

Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is...

Clip flowers 1-2" below flower base. 2,850 seeds/lb. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a...

Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C),...

Attractive fruits are a flecked medium green and cylindrical. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. 3,300 seeds/lb. Widely adapted. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound.

Compared to Starship, G-Star's fruits are darker green and more ribbed. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. 4,100 seeds/lb. The smaller this prolific yielder is picked, the shinier it will be.

If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits.

Kabochas get sweeter with a few weeks of storage. Thin to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Tender flesh is smooth, sweet, and bright orange for baking, mashing, and pies. Vigorous, short vine.

Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row spacing, while long-vine habits require 12' between-row spacing.

For patty pan and round, 2-3" in diameter. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits.

Dunja is a high yielder of dark-green, straight zucchinis. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. 3,950 seeds/lb. Open plants and short spines make for an easy harvest.

Widely adapted. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Open plant habit with moderate spines. High yields of straight, 7-8" fruits. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests...

If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits.