Winter Squash, Black Futsu
#S03629
A 17th century Japanese heirloom! Flattened, round fruits ripen from dark green/black to aunique, pale gray and are heavily ribbed and bumpy. Fruits weigh about 2 lbs. and have thin, edible skins – so there's no need to peel. Smooth, find grained, orange flesh has a sweet, nutty flavor. Enjoy raw or roasted. Stores well up to 5 months. Great for fall decor. 90 days.
| Product Details |
| Page Number |
6 |
| Planting Season |
Spring |
| Plant Depth |
3 to 9 |
| Fertilizer Type |
6/6/2006 |
| Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
| Edible Parts |
Fruit |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Fruit Color |
Pale Gray |
| Germination |
7 to 14 |
| Maturity |
90 |
| Spacing |
5 ft |
| Hybrid / Open Pollinated: |
Open Pollinated |
| Genus |
Cucurbita |
| Species |
maxima |
| Subspecies |
Black Futsu |
| Common Name |
Winter Squash, Black Futsu |
