Cucurbita maxima

25 seeds/pack |  90 days |  Heirloom

Japanese winter squash known as Hokkaido with stunning red skin and deep orange flesh. With a rich flavor the flesh is dry and not stringy. Fruits are relatively small and easy to eat in one meal. Good for baking, soups and roasting. Keeps well. Early to produce and prolific as well. This can easily be direct sown after last frost or started 2-3 weeks in containers before transplant to garden.