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Japanese heirloom with unforgettable visual appearance and irresistibly sweet flesh. The decorative quality of this unique fruit makes it an ornamental treasure in fall. Spooky and gorgeous at the same time, fruit are bumpy and textured with frosted grey to russet skin when ripe. The delicious flesh is sweet raw or roasted, with light and fruity notes that hang delicately in each bite. Fruit ripens in winter storage, when the green halo between the flesh and skin disappears and skin turns from black to chestnut. Plants produce 3-5 squash per plant.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Cucurbita moschata |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 100-110 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
