Kabocha Squash, Japanese Pumpkin 'Kuribo'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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Water Requirements
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Bloom Characteristics
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Champaign, Illinois

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Champaign, IL | July 2010 | positive

I have grown the "Cha Cha" and "Black Forest" varieties of Kabocha squash with some success. Biggest problem has been vine borers.
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

A baby (1 lb) kabocha hybrid.

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