Squash

Butternut Squash

Sweet keeper that stores for months — train up sturdy supports to save space.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Fruit

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Tender

storagesummer

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan offers butternut squash seed varieties bred for shorter UK growing seasons and cooler temperatures.

Crocus

Crocus supplies large pots essential for container-grown butternut squash in smaller London gardens with limited ground space.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK stocks cloches and frost protection tools to extend butternut squash growing season in London's temperate climate.