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Sunshine Hybrid Kabocha Squash
$4.50
Packet - 10 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity95 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing6 Feet
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Sunshine Hybrid Kabocha Squash
2004 AAS Winner. Our first-ever kabocha squash is a vivid orange-red and the most striking of any squash we offer! Kabochas are similar to buttercups but, if properly cured, among the sweetest of all squash. Very tender, bright-orange flesh is smooth, nutty, stringless and sweet and perfect for baking, mashing or pies. Slightly flattened, globe-shaped fruits on vigorous, short vines with a wide spread. Perhaps the best eating quality of any winter squash.
- Days to Maturity: 95
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ - 1 Inch
- Spacing: 6 Feet
- Sun: Full Sun
- Spread: 6 - 8 Feet
- Fruit Weight: 3 - 5 Lbs
Catalog Page: 60
How to start
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ - 1 Inch
Plant height
Bush or vining habit, 2–10 ft.
Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ - 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 6 Feet.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Sunshine Hybrid Kabocha Squash$4.50 · Packet - 10 Seeds
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Customer Reviews
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At first, I was a little surprised and a bit unprepared for how long the vines would be. Roughly 20ft. I did get hit with bacterial wilt and lost most of my cucumbers, but despite getting infected, this variety pushed through and I got 8 nice sized squash.
These are delicious! I made a squash and sweet potato pie and the Kobocha is so much better than most winter squashes.
D
Sunshine and bon bon have been our go-to squashes for many years.
T
Never grew kabochas before nor pumpkins. This kabocha is a sweet 5-8" mini like pumpkin. Despite people telling me that I couldn't trellis them, they did great on it! Quite helpful in a small spaced garden! I did support the heavier fruit with a crocheted netting. Great meaty sweet fruit! Good for soup, cookies, & pies! Love them and will definitely plant them again!
J
I really can't review seeds. I'll know in May.
F
Just planted these seeds and am excited to get fruit
I love growing and eating pumpkin - roasted with simply olive oil and salt - no brown sugar! Try it, it's easy and delicious
The extra pumpkins I carve for Halloween
Unfortunately, my spouse does not like pumpkin flavor
Happy to see a delicious eating squash that can also be carved as a bright orange jack-o-lantern