A popular pumpkin (Cucurbita) that has a high nutritional value. It is ideal for many recipes. The 'Waltham Butternut' has fruit up to 30 cm long and can be up to 3 kg. The mild-flavoured 'Waltham Butternut' also has a long shelf-life. Sow the vegetable seeds starting in April indoors, or outdoors from mid-May. They can also be sown in late April and May in a greenhouse. You can harvest in September and October.
Space the squash seeds 80 cm apart. Space the rows at a distance of 80 cm. Plant at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm. Plant the squash in a nice spot in partial shade or full sun. After sowing, water the seeds adequately. The vegetable seeds come in a bag containing approximately 1.5 grams. This is enough to sow 3 square metres.