How Do You Grow Butternut Squash Seeds?
Butternut squash has a sweet flavor, which is why many people enjoy adding it to their favorite dishes. The squash grows well in home gardens but it needs adequate room to grow. Prepare the garden before planting seeds to ensure that they have the proper nutrients in the soil as well as plenty of space. Plant the butternut squash seeds during the warmer months and you will have squash in the early fall. Prepare a location in your garden for the butternut squash seeds. Butternut squash thrives in USDA Zones 4 and above. You can begin growing the seeds indoors before the threat of the last frost, or you can plant them outdoors after the threat of frost passes, typically around May. Choose a location that receives plenty of sunlight with room for the squash to grow. A space of 10 by 10 feet will yield enough room for around 12 squash plants. Add 1 inch of compost to the soil and work it in with a garden hoe or tiller. Cover the top of the soil with 3 inches of mulch and allow the mulch to
