Ornamental Squash ‘Black Futsu’
Cucurbita moschata
Description
A perfectly petite-size squash, this heirloom looks like a painting. The dark green matte rind transforms to an orange-chocolate-cocoa hue. The fruits are long lasting and great for eating. The flesh inside is golden with a sweet, buttery, nutty taste and is best baked or roasted.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
A perfectly petite-size squash, this heirloom looks like a painting. The dark green matte rind transforms to an orange-chocolate-cocoa hue. The fruits are long lasting and great for eating. The flesh inside is golden with a sweet, buttery, nutty taste and is best baked or roasted.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
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