Squash Zucca Butternut Rugosa Seeds

Squash Zucca Butternut Rugosa Seeds - Irish Plants Direct 

 

A rich sweet, and nutty-flavoured variety, Zucca Butternut Rugosa is a beautiful heirloom squash that brings both elegance and taste to your garden. Known for its smooth, tan skin and deep orange flesh, this variety is perfect for roasting, soups, and baking.

 

This distinctive squash produces long, cylindrical fruits with a slightly ribbed texture. The plants are vigorous, with sprawling vines that thrive in sunny, well-drained soil, making them a great choice for gardeners with space to spare. With its rich, creamy texture and slightly sweet flavour, it is a culinary favourite.

 

Zucca Butternut Rugosa is a fantastic addition to your vegetable patch, providing abundant harvests and an impressive culinary experience.

 

Seed Qty: 4 grams

 

Sow: April - June

Germination: 7 - 14 days

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, neutral to slightly acidic pH

Height: 30 - 60 cm

Harvesting: September - October

Companion Plants: Sweetcorn, Beans, Marigolds

Avoid Planting With: Potatoes, Brassicas

Water consistently, particularly during fruit development, and mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds indoors from April to June, planting them 1-2 cm deep in moist, well-drained compost. Keep in a warm location at 20-25°C until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing them 1-2 metres apart to allow for the sprawling vines.

 

Alternatively, sow seeds directly outdoors in late spring, choosing a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile soil. Thin seedlings to their final spacing once established.

 

Zucca Butternut Rugosa is a delicious and versatile squash that enhances both your garden and your meals, providing a truly satisfying harvest.