The plant produces fruit that grows to be 12.5 x 30 cm (5 x 12") and is resistant to the squash bug. Latin Name: Cucurbita maxima Seed Type: Open Pollinated Online Code: 101624 Product Weight: 3.5 grams / approximately 35-40 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Delicate sweetness with nutty flavor Days to Harvest: 85 to 100 days Days to Seed Germination: 5 to 12 days Seed Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1") Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6') Plant Spacing: 3 per hill Disease Resistance: squash bug Planting Instructions: Sow seed direct after last frost, or for an earlier crop, start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Soil should be rich and well-drained. Generous watering is required if weather is dry. How To Grow: Squash Butternut Suggestions: Be careful of frost, light ones are okay, but hard frosts reduce its keeping quality. Preparation Ideas: Preheat oven to 400 F. Peel squash. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Cut into 1" pieces and place in single layer on baking sheet. Toss squash pieces with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes until squash is lightly browned and fork tender.