Kikuza Squash

Cucurbita moschata | SKU: 1293

Historic Variety


$3.25 to $95.00
  • Pale orange rind is ribbed
  • Thick flesh is sweet and spicy
  • Fruits grow to 4-7 pounds
  • Ideal for baking and roasting
  • Winter squash
  • 90-95 days
$3.25 to $95.00

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(C. moschata) (aka Sweet Kikuza) A pumpkin of Japanese origin offered by the Oriental Seed Co. of San Francisco in 1927. Orange-cinnamon rind is ribbed and somewhat wrinkled; flesh is thick, sweet, rather spicy, and tender. The small size (4-7 pounds) makes it ideal for baking and roasting. 90-95 days.

Direct Seed: 1" Deep

Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

Light: Full Sun

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.