Lake Valley, Squash, Winter Waltham Butternut Organic
- Seed Depth: 1³ (3cm)
- Plant Space: 24³ (61cm)
- Row Space: 60³ (1.5m)
- Sprouts In: 10-14 days
- Sow outdoors in spring after last frost, or indoors three weeks before last frost. Grows best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently. Feed monthly with side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
- Harvest when shells are thumbnail hard. Cut from vine leaving a 1³ handle. Cure outside for 7-10 days, but do not allow fruits to freeze. Fruits will keep for several months in a cool dry location.
Lake Valley- Squash, Winter Waltham Butternut Organic
An improved variety with an extra small seed cavity and a thick, straight neck. Orange flesh with rich, nutty flavor. Natural resistance to squash borers. Will store for six months or longer. It won an All America Selections award in 1970.
