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.