How Many Seeds to Sow Indoors for Butternut Squash?

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The amount of seeds you should sow indoors to grow butternut squash depends on how many plants you want to produce. Squash should be transplanted at least 18 inches away from each other. Measure your planting rows in inches and divide the total length by 18 to find the number of seeds to sow.

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