Tetsukabuto, Hybrid

Tetsukabuto, Hybrid

	Seed #393

This Japanese winter squash hybrid produces nearly round fruit. Fruit weigh between 4.4 to 5.5 lbs. Under the dark black-green mottled skin, the firm flesh is a deep yellow-orange color with an excellent sweet, nutty flavor. This vine grower does require pollination and also may be used as a rootstock for grafting watermelon, melon and cucumber to prevent diseases. Tetsukabuto squash store well and are very popular for use in stir fry or tempura. Sow seeds in late spring after last frost to early summer. Seeds will rot if soil is too wet or cold.

• Approx. 8-11 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
• Maturity: Approx. 45-50 days after flowering
• Planting season: Late summer to early fall

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Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.