Cucurbita moschata
Waltham Butternut (110 days)
 

The most popular butternut squash.  Waltham is more uniform in shape and size, with fewer crooknecks.  This organic butternut has an excellent interior texture and color.  Typically grows 8"x4" and can weigh up to 6 lbs.  Waltham has a creamy, rich, dry yellow-orange flesh that has a nutty flavor.  Vine are extremely vigorous so leave plenty of room for this butternut. 

Waltham Butternut makes one of my absolute favorite soups for a cold rainy day.  Introduced by Bob Young of Waltham, MA.   Thanks Bob for this great organic winter squash! 

Waltham Butternut is an excellent keeper.  We have had some last as long as 6 months!!!


California Master Gardener handbook recommends this variety for California.


The Texas Cooperative Extension at Texas A&M recommends this variety for Texas!