Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Butternut Squash
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Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Butternut Squash
Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Butternut Squash
Grow your own delicious, sweet, and nutty Butternut Squash with Fothergills Oh Sow Simple. Known for its rich flavour and smooth, orange flesh, butternut squash is a perfect addition to soups, stews, roasts, or even baked dishes. Easy to grow and full of nutrients, this variety produces large, hearty fruits that can be stored for months, allowing you to enjoy your homegrown harvest well into the winter.
Key Features:
- Sweet, Nutty Flavour: Offers a rich, creamy taste, perfect for a wide range of dishes, from roasted vegetables to hearty soups.
- High Yield: Produces a generous crop of large, vibrant butternut squashes, making it great for cooking and preserving.
- Long Storage Life: The fruits have a long shelf life, allowing you to store them for months after harvest.
- Space-Efficient Growing: A great choice for gardeners with space to spare, but still suitable for larger containers or raised beds.
- Easy to Grow: A low-maintenance plant that thrives in sunny spots with minimal care required, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
How to Grow Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Butternut Squash:
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Prepare the Soil:
Butternut squash thrives in well-drained, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. Choose a sunny spot that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Work compost or well-rotted manure into the soil before planting to ensure good fertility and moisture retention. -
Sow the Seeds:
Start seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date. Plant the seeds 2-3 cm deep in pots or seed trays. Once the danger of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings outdoors when they have 2-3 leaves and the soil has warmed up. -
Space the Plants:
When transplanting, space the plants about 90 cm apart to give them room to spread. Butternut squash vines can grow quite large, so ensure there’s plenty of space for them to spread out. If you are short on space, growing them on a trellis can also work, though you’ll need to support the fruit as it grows. -
Watering and Feeding:
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging the soil. Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and reduce the need for frequent watering. Butternut squash benefits from regular feeding during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser to ensure healthy growth and fruit development. -
Harvest:
Butternut squash is typically ready to harvest in late summer or early autumn when the skin turns a deep orange and hardens. To harvest, cut the squash from the vine, leaving a few inches of stem intact. Allow the squash to cure in a warm, dry place for a week or two before storing it in a cool, dry area.
Fothergills Oh Sow Simple Butternut Squash is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow a nutritious, easy-to-harvest crop. With its sweet, rich flavour and long storage potential, it’s a fantastic addition to your vegetable patch, providing you with a hearty harvest to enjoy throughout the colder months.
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About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
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- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
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All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
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Returns
Returns
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If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
