Waltham

Outstanding Qualities

• Healthy productive plants
• Good quality
• Good flavour

Waltham Imported is a superior selection of Cucurbita moschata type butternut with small to medium size fruit. The fruit is very uniform for an open pollinated variety and has good fruit quality. Plants are vigorous and are widely adapted. Yield potential is average but good for an open pollinated variety. Fruit weigh 0.6 – 1.5 kg with a cylindrical shape and a bulbous blossom end. The rind is smooth with a tan colour when mature. The mature fruit has a good shelf life and internal quality.

Special Varietal Requirements

• Waltham is not suggested for cool season plantings as small fruit are produced