Black Forest Kabocha Squash Seedlings
Certified Organic
Cucurbita maxima
Extraordinarily sweet, dry, cake-like flesh.
A uniform kabocha, with deep green skin and golden orange dense flesh. Plants produce about 4 fruits per plant, weighing 3-4 pounds each. Delicious roasted alone, or in soups; even the skin is tasty! One of the best tasting squashes we offer.
$4.69
Seedling preorders have ended for the 2024 season. In-person shopping of a limited selection of seedlings is
available at 11 Airport Road, Accord, NY 12404, from 9am to 5pm daily through May 23rd, then from 8am to 2pm daily from May 24th to 26th.
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single seedling in 4" pot | $4.69 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Direct sow after frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks earlier. Transplant in hills spaced 6' apart, 3 plants per hill, or in rows 36" apart. Plants can grow 6' or more, so give plenty of space to take over. Mulch early to help suppress weeds. Harvest when squash are buff-colored with no trace of green. Cure in a dry, warm place for a week or so, then store in a cool, dry, dark place.
| Days to Germination | 5 to 10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 days |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing in Row | 18 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 36 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 18 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 48-72 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |