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Title: butternut squash
Post by: kazzab on April 29, 2010, 07:55:29

hi, i had butternut squash for tea last night and saved the seeds, can i plant these?

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: PurpleHeather on April 29, 2010, 08:04:06

Yes.

Don't worry about the negative F1 and hybrid responses.......I have been doing it for years.

Be patient though, they often take a while to germinate.

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on April 29, 2010, 11:05:20

If you find that not all the fruit are the same, don't worry, save seed from the ones you like best.

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: Digeroo on April 29, 2010, 11:41:28

A few years ago I had the best ever BNS from saved seeds.

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: kazzab on April 29, 2010, 12:25:29

cool, thanks for the replies folks :)

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: macmac on April 29, 2010, 13:23:49

I haven't got any homegrown seed but I bought a squash the other day ,would this seed be any good ?
The bought in seed has failed to germinate this year and I thought I'd ask before I buy some more. :)

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: allaboutliverpool on April 29, 2010, 13:33:32

It should be OK but get them in now and if they have not shown signs of germinating in 10 days then buy some more seed or you will be a little late.

http://allaboutallotments.com/Butternutsquash.html

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: macmac on April 29, 2010, 13:39:43

Quote from: allaboutliverpool on April 29, 2010, 13:33:32

It should be OK but get them in now and if they have not shown signs of germinating in 10 days then buy some more seed or you will be a little late.

http://allaboutallotments.com/Butternutsquash.html

THANKS I'm off to the greenhouse now  :)