Seedman's Kabocha Squash Seeds

Kabocha Squash Seeds

Kabocha is a type of winter squash, a Japanese variety of the species Cucurbita maxima. It is also called kabocha squash in North America. It has a strong yet sweet flavor and moist, fluffy texture like chestnuts.
A good description is that it's fluffy, chestnut-texture is similar to a sweet potato crossed with a pumpkin. It is used widely in Asia, especially Japan and Korea, where it is fried into tempura, stewed, or even used in desserts.
Food anthropologists have determined that the squashes originated in Mesoamerica and were then brought to Asia by the Portuguese.
Full of beta carotene, iron, vitamins, and other good stuff, kabocha is also extremely good for you. It's smaller than most winter squashes, so it's perfect for single servings or small households.

Useful gardening information

To start indoors, plant squash seeds 3/4" deep in flats or large-celled 6-packs. Soak the potting soil and place them in a warm place until germination, which should occur in 5-10 days, depending on temperature.

Links to useful information on the web:

How to roast kabocha squash.

23 great kabocha squash recipes.

SF252 Sunshine

Stunning, scarlet fruit. Tender flesh is smooth, sweet, and bright orange for baking, mashing, and pies. Deep scarlet fruits are slightly flat-round, avg. 3-5 lb. Vigorous, short vine. Sunshine's appearance and eating quality are superior to other varieties of this type. Can be consumed at maturity. Averages 3-4 fruits/plant. AAS winner. 95 days.

D9920 Sweet Mama

This Japanese kabocha squash is an All American Selections Winner. It has a distinct growing habit and produces a vine with almost no side branches. The 3-4 lb fruits have dark green skin and are borne close to the root end making it possible to interplant these vines quite closely. The flesh is dark yellow, dry, sweet and nutty. This variety is great for home garden and market growers. Stores well. 85 days.

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