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Kabocha Squash, Japanese Pumpkin 'Sweet Yellow'

Cucurbitamaxima

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)

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maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)

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6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | neutral

AgrHaitai offers this description; "Fruits are flattened globe shaped with grayish green skin. Flesh is deep yellow, dry, nutty and sweet...Read More. Very uniform and vigorous growing."

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Kabocha Squash, Japanese Pumpkin 'Sweet Yellow'

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