Buttercup squash is a winter squash has some of the most dense rich flesh that is full of nutrition. With a sweet and nutty flavor, Buttercup taste similar to a sweet potato once cooked. Steaming and baking are most commonly used to help bring out the sweetness and add moisture.
The Buttercup Burgess is a great squash with a nice, sweet flesh that keeps very well. This variety is a relatively early maturing winter squash. The Buttercup Burgess' plant is bushy and fairly compact.