Black Futsu Squash (Cucurbita moschata) A beautiful Japanese heirloom winter squash prized for its rich, fruity flavour and uniquely bumpy, thin edible skin that needs no peeling. The smooth, golden flesh is perfect for soups and an excellent pickler. Vigorous vines produce many 3ā4 lb fruits that ripen to a deep orange-brown and finish earlier than most butternuts. A true gem in the garden, and one we highly recommend you try!
97ā105 days to maturity
20 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Seed indoors 1/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 seed apart. Direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees Celsius. Space mounds 5-6 feet apart, thinning to 3 plants per mound.
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