Kabocha Squash, Japanese Pumpkin 'Rarity'

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
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
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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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

From Known-You Seeds which describes as follows; "This variety is vigorous, middle-early. The fruit is flat with gray-green skin and weig...Read More

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