Squash 'Buttercup'

Squash 'Buttercup' is a highly esteemed winter squash renowned for its small-to-medium, turban-shaped fruits with dark green skin and dense, sweet, bright orange flesh. This reliable cultivar offers a rich, nutty flavour, making it excellent for baking, roasting, or creating delicious soups. The vigorous trailing vines can spread up to 3-4 metres, requiring ample space or strong support. It thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, needing warmth to mature its fruits. In the UK, 'Buttercup' is harvested in late summer to autumn and stores exceptionally well, providing a culinary delight throughout the colder months.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul, Aug.