{"product_id":"butternut-squash","title":"Block Party Organic (F1) Butternut Squash Seed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs \"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-1757 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/kakaseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/%E5%86%AC%E5%8D%97%E7%93%9C%E7%94%9F%E9%95%BF%E6%B8%A9%E5%BA%A61-1024x350.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLatin Name\u003cbr\u003e\nCucurbita moschata\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDays To Maturity\u003cbr\u003e\n100 days\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisease Resistance Codes\u003cbr\u003e\nPM\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHybrid Status\u003cbr\u003e\nHybrid (F1)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Features\u003cbr\u003e\nDeveloped by Johnny's Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies Easy Choice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8 is best. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower to allow for pollination. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 2-3 seeds per 2\" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Thin to 1 plant\/container or cell with scissors. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDIRECT SEEDING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1\/2-1\" deep. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANT SPACING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row spacing, while long-vine habits require 12' between-row spacing. In-row spacing depends on fruit size as well as vine length and is generally: small fruit\/bush or short vine type: 18-24\"; medium fruit and vine length: 24-36\"; large fruit or long vine length: 36-48\". Butterscotch PMR will produce smaller, 1-lb, \"single-serving-size\" fruits when grown at 6 sq.ft. per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDISEASES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and Phytophthora. Avoid problems by ensuring adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSECT PESTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. Protect young plants with floating row cover. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. C. moschata types are less susceptible to vine borers. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits are typically ready about 50-55 days after fruit set, and should be harvested before any hard frosts. Cut fruits from vines and handle carefully. Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85°F\/27-29°C and 80-85% relative humidity (RH) with good air ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore at 50-55°F\/10-13°C, 50-75% RH and good ventilation. Repeated exposure to temperatures below 50°F\/10°C may cause chilling damage. Different types of squash have different storage times and optimal eating periods. Refer to our Winter Squash Curing \u0026amp; Storage Chart for more detailed information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDAYS TO MATURITY:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom direct seeding; subtract about 14 days if transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(At 2 seeds\/ft., rows 6' apart.) 1 oz.\/155', 1 lb.\/2,500', 3 lb.\/acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEED SPECS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee individual varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePACKET:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaKaSeeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs \"\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003eOur highest-yielding butternut.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"collapsible-details-1\"\u003eWe lovingly referred to Block Party as ‘Miracle’ and ‘Saint Butternut’ in our breeding nursery because it was just too good to be true. Both its yield and storage results were unbelievably high without compromising on flavor. We named it ‘Block Party’ for its compact blocky shape—a great efficiency when packing CSA boxes. Its thick neck means less waste when preparing or processing and it has a good flesh to seed cavity ratio. A great advancement in our butternut assortment. Developed by Johnny’s Breeding Team. Avg. 3 1\/2–4 1\/2 lb. USDA Certified Organic.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePowdery Mildew (Intermediate)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePacket: 30 seeds\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAvg. 5,500 seeds\/lb\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"kkseeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":53742876361018,"sku":null,"price":7.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":53742876393786,"sku":null,"price":23.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":53742876426554,"sku":null,"price":47.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742876459322,"sku":null,"price":143.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742876492090,"sku":null,"price":683.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742876524858,"sku":null,"price":3233.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9707\/9098\/files\/1751__E4_B8_9C_E5_8D_97_E7_93_9C1-scaled.webp?v=1784199872","url":"https:\/\/kkseed.xyz\/products\/butternut-squash","provider":"kkseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}