Squash ‘Black Futsu’ (Cucurbita moschata)

Organic, open-pollinated seed. A Japanese variety with strongly ribbed, dark green/black fruit maturing to orange. Flesh is bright orange with excellent flavor. Stores well

Cultivation:  Squashes are extremely vigorous growers and trailing varieties need a lot of room. Winter squashes are grown for storage. They need a rich fertile free draining soil, well manured or composted in a sheltered site as they dislike cold winds

Pests & Diseases:  Young plants need protection from slugs and snails and some plants may not set fruit in cold summers