[header] How to grow winter squash [title] Choose varieties based on your climate and the space you have available. [step] If you have a long warm season you can grow almost anything; if it's shorter make sure to pick early-ripening types. Some squash grow on vines that can cover a lot of ground, so if you just have a 12 x 12 foot space, you're better off with a bush variety. 
Most details will be found on the packaging. Here are a few basics to consider : [substeps] Butternut squash.