Butternut Squash

Growing from seed

Start Butternut Squash indoors about 3 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 120 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 110 days.

Companion Planting

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  African Marigold
  

  African MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧African Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Butternut Squash
  • ❧African Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Butternut Squash
  • ❧African Marigold draws Bees and Butterflies that improve pollination for both
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  French Marigold
  

  French MarigoldGreat pair

  • ❧French Marigold attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Butternut Squash
  • ❧French Marigold suppresses pests that trouble Butternut Squash
  • ❧French Marigold draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
• Great pair

  • ❧French Tarragon attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Butternut Squash
  • ❧French Tarragon draws Bees that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Butternut Squash acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around French Tarragon

How to grow Butternut Squash

1. Sow3 weeks before frost
2. Germinates7 days
3. Space120 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~110 days

Water: High · Height: 50 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining, warm — mulch generously