Black Futsu Squash (Cucurbita moschata)

An uber sweet, exceptionally beautiful heirloom from Japan! Black Futsu’s frosty orange skin is bumpy but very tender and edible; its deep orange flesh is firm and succulent. Pumpkins weigh 2-5 pounds and will fully ripen in storage.

• 20 seeds minimum
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Maturity: 105 days
• Direct sow ½-1” deep in full sun after last frost date when soil is at least 70F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before planting.
• Space plants 24-36” apart in rows 8-12” apart.