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Squash Kabocha First Taste F1

Squash Kabocha First Taste F1

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C. maxima. Beautiful Japanese pumpkins develop on this early maturing and prolific variety. Its yellow flesh is very sweet, so it's ideal for pies and tempura. First Taste Kabocha squash seeds fruits average 1kg in size, with flattish bottoms and tops. Plan on multiple harvests from late summer to frost! First Taste kabocha squash grows well on trellises or along a fence. But it can also sprawl on the ground. Be sure to check frequently for early developing fruits. Kabocha have a good shelf life, and will store for several months if kept clean and cool.

Matures in 85 days. (Hybrid seeds)

    • Sweet, yellow flesh
    • Ideal pies and tempura
    • Fruits average 1kg
    • Hybrid seeds
    • Matures in 85 days

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Difficulty

Easy

Season & Zone

Season: Warm season
Exposure: Full sun 

Timing

Direct sow or transplant in late spring once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May. Optimal soil temperature: 25-35°C (77-95°F). Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.

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