Burgess Buttercup Squash
Best winter squash for home gardeners seeking high-yield, sweet organic harvests.
Discover the Burgess Buttercup Squash, an improved strain of this long-time New England favorite. It yields striking dark green fruits containing sweet, rich, stringless golden orange flesh. Vigorous vines can reach 15 feet, producing 10-12 uniform, non-warty squash per plant, typically weighing 3-5 lbs each. These open-pollinated seeds are certified organic and non-GMO, thriving in warm conditions. For a successful harvest of this classic winter squash, ensure full sun exposure and proper spacing.
$3.90
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Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Days to Maturity
95
/ days
Who it's for
- Home bakers seeking rich flavor and ideal texture
- Winter gardeners wanting long-lasting pantry staples
- Vegetable growers prioritizing consistent and reliable harvests
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners with limited frost-free growing seasons
- Urban gardeners working with small or confined spaces
- Busy growers unable to perform frequent pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Produces an impressive volume of uniform fruit per individual vine.
Culinary Quality
Stringless, golden flesh offers a superior texture for winter cooking.
Genetic Integrity
Open-pollinated seeds allow for reliable seed saving season after season.
Growth Vigor
Strong, expansive vines require significant garden space to reach full potential.
Certification Standards
Certified organic and non-GMO status ensures clean, high-quality gardening inputs.
Harvest Consistency
Uniform fruit size makes for predictable and manageable kitchen preparation.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
95 days
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima
Fruit Weight
3-5 lbs
Vine Length
Up to 15 feet
Seed Count Estimate (per oz)
160-175 seeds
Optimal Soil pH
5.8-6.8
Planting Depth
1.27 cm
Certified Organic
Yes
Features
- Sweet, rich, stringless golden flesh
- Uniform, non-warty fruits
- High yield: 10-12 fruits per plant
- Characteristic gray button on blossom end
- Vigorous vines up to 15 feet
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
- Dark green fruit exterior
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Burgess Buttercup Squash seeds for their exceptional flavor and reliable performance. Reviewers consistently report excellent germination leading to vigorous vines and substantial yields. The culinary quality is highly celebrated; the squash is noted for its wonderfully dry, sweet, and nonstringy texture, perfect for baking and roasting. A key benefit is the superior storage capability, maintaining quality well into winter, which significantly boosts its value. This variety is considered a dependable, high-performing organic seed that delivers a premium, delicious, and highly storable winter squash, making it a top choice for dedicated gardeners.
Know before you buy
These are vigorous growers with vines reaching up to 15 feet. You should provide ample room in your garden for the vines to spread or plan to use a sturdy trellis to support their growth.
Under optimal conditions with full sun and proper care, each plant is capable of producing 10 to 12 uniform fruits, each weighing between 3 and 5 pounds.
Yes, these are open-pollinated seeds, which means you can save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons while maintaining the characteristics of the parent plant.
Burgess Buttercup squash typically takes 95 days to reach maturity from the time of planting. Be sure to account for this growing window in your local climate to ensure the fruit ripens before the first frost.
These squash thrive in soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. Ensure your planting site has well-draining soil and receives full sun exposure for the best results.
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