Black Futsu

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C. moschata. This is an old Japanese heirloom, cultivated for hundreds of years. Futtsu Black Early squash forms decorative and tasteful pumpkin-like fruits of medium size. A typical fruit from this unusual and highly prized squash weighs around 1.5kg (3 lbs). The fruits start out round and dark green almost black with deep ribs and some wrinkles. As they mature the fruits turn dusky grey-brown, and the nutty flavour and sweetness really improves. Cutting into this remarkable fruit releases a strong scent of cantaloupe. The squash will keep for months in storage. Plants grow 80-140cm (32-55″) wide, so provide lots of space as well as fertile soil. The fruits are eminently decorative for fall displays.

Matures in 100-120 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)

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• Japanese heirloom
• Sweet, nutty flavour
• Deeply ribbed fruits
• Matures in 100-120 days
• Open pollinated seeds

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