DESCRIPTION
Selected for earliness in our Northern Climate and for classic butternut shape and taste. There is some variation within this cultivar as it is made of many classic butternut varieties. Originally sourced from Adaptive Seeds as Butternut Early Remix developed by Andrew Still and the Seed Ambassadors Project. Selected for earliness and for a long neck in our northern climate for the past decade by Minnesota grower, Kathy Connell. This is an OSSI (Open Seed Source Initiative) Pledged variety.
Growing Tips:
- Direct seeds in loose soil every 18 inches after danger of frost is past and soil temp is about 60F. You may also start seeds indoors to give them a head start. If starting indoors, sow 6 weeks before the last frost.
- Fertilize with fish emulsion or a soluble, complete fertilizer.
- Harvest when skin turns hard and is difficult to pierce with thumbnail.
- Days to maturity: 88
Certified Organic. 25 Seeds per Packet
Pairs well with: Vegetable Brush.
BRAND: North Circle Seed Co. is a seed co-op based out of Vergas, MN that works with small farmers across the Midwest.
PACKAGING/END OF LIFE: Recycle paper packet, enjoy veggies. and don't forget to compost the scraps!