Sunshine – Kabocha Squash Seed

Description

The Sunshine F1 Kabocha Squash Seed is a top-tier hybrid variety known for its rich flavor, smooth texture, and impressive yields. This kabocha squash produces dark green, slightly ribbed fruits with sweet, dense, orange flesh that is perfect for a variety of dishes—from savory soups and curries to delicious baked goods. With its high disease resistance and vigorous growth, Sunshine is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to produce high-quality squash with ease.

Product Features

1. High-Yielding Variety: Produces an abundant harvest of 4–6 lb squash per plant, ideal for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
2. Rich Flavor and Texture: Known for its sweet, buttery flavor and smooth, dense flesh, perfect for roasting, baking, and soups.
3. Disease Resistance: Built-in resistance to common squash diseases, ensuring healthy plants and high-quality fruit.
4. Early Maturity: Ready for harvest in 90–100 days, providing an early fall harvest for fresh produce or storage.
5. Vigorous Growth: Strong, healthy vines that provide ample fruit coverage with excellent size and shape.
6. Long Storage Life: After harvest, the squash can be stored for an extended period, making it a perfect crop for late-season consumption.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual, vining
• Fruit Size: 4–6 lbs (1.8–2.7 kg)
• Color: Dark green skin with vibrant orange flesh
• Maturity Period: 90–100 days from transplant
• Plant Spread: 3–4 feet (vine length)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
• Watering Needs: Consistent moisture, ensuring even watering to avoid drought stress or waterlogging

Growing Tips

1. Start Indoors or Direct Sow: Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once the soil temperature exceeds 70°F (21°C).
2. Provide Space: Plant seeds or seedlings 24–36 inches apart to give the vines enough room to spread.
3. Fertilize Regularly: Use a balanced fertilizer to encourage strong vine growth and fruit development, especially during the fruiting period.
4. Water Deeply: Water deeply and consistently, especially during fruit development, but avoid over-watering or waterlogging the soil.
5. Harvest When Fully Mature: Harvest when the skin is hard, deep green, and the fruit reaches its full size, leaving a small stem attached for better storage.

With Sunshine F1 Kabocha Squash Seeds, you’ll enjoy a rewarding harvest of rich, sweet squash perfect for a wide variety of dishes. This variety thrives with minimal maintenance, offering both reliability and flavor in every fruit. Perfect for anyone looking to grow a high-yielding, disease-resistant squash!