Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Black Futsu Squash
Cucurbita moschata
Certified Organic
Black Futsu is an heirloom Japanese pumpkin with attractive, deeply ribbed, bumpy skin that cures from deep black-green to a warm orange buff color. Its skin is thin and edible, and its flesh is top-notch: finely textured and extraordinarily nutty in flavor. It is wonderful roasted, fried in tempura, pureed in pies or soups, or pickled.
We like to imagine this squash as a metaphor of sorts: that no matter how complex and intricate something (or someone!) seems on the outside, it can be made up of sweet and simple truths.
Black Futsu bears 3-5 fruits per plant, averaging 3 lbs. each.
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Growing instructions
Direct sow after frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks earlier. Transplant in hills 6' apart, 3 plants per hill, or in rows 36" apart. Can be trained to grow up a trellis. Harvest when squash are buff-colored with no trace of green. Cure in a warm spot for 2-3 weeks.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 110 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 5-10 days |
| Width at Maturity | 60" |
| Height at Maturiry | 72 inches |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Row Spacing | 60-72" |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36" |
About the artist
Artwork by Andrew Casner. Andrew not only crafted this illustration of Black Futsu Squash, but as a farmer at the Hudson Valley Farm Hub, he also produced the seeds! He uses gouache and watercolor to capture the intricate and textured exterior of this beautiful fruit.
