Winter Squash Cucurbita sp. The species is indicated at the beginning of each variety description. See our Species Guide. Please refer to our Squash Growing Guide for cultural information. Pumpkins are included here and also listed separately. Packet: 2-6 g (approximately 20-50 seeds, average ...
Squash bugsare another problem. I kill these by hand, but I have a small patch. If your patch is large, you may need to use spray. If necessary, place the plants on a wood board or some fabric mulch to protect them from insects. If you are having very wet weather, it would help ...
Planting Butternut Squash 1 Plant once the soil has warmed. Butternut squash seeds won't germinate in cold soil, so it's necessary to plant them once you're certain the last frost has passed. In warmer climates this could be in mid-spring, and in cooler climates you might have to wait...