| Squash - Buttercup |
A source of vitamins A and C, Calcium and Iron. 6-8 seeds / gram.
Hints:
Sow when soil is warm. Sow 4 to 6 seeds 2 cm [1"] deep in hills 1.5 to 2 m [4-6'] apart. Thin the best two or three plants.
Buttercup - 115 days. A winter squash with turban
shaped fruits. 11-17 cm [4.5-7"] across, ranging 1.3-1.8
kg [3-4 lbs] in weight. Thick orange flesh cooks dry and sweet
with a rich flavour. Skin is deep green with silvery green stripes.
An excellent keeper. |