Quantity
About 25 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The organic 'Black Futsu' squash is an ancient Japanese variety of rare beauty, lending an almost sculptural presence to the garden with its ribbed, dark, and deeply textured fruits. As it matures, Cucurbita moschata transforms from a very dark, almost black green to a rusty hue veiled in a fine grayish bloom, offering a fascinating spectacle both on the plant and in storage. This squash doesn't just charm with its appearance: its bright orange flesh, dense and melt-in-your-mouth, develops a fruity, rich, and particularly refined flavor. In soups, purees, and stews, it brings a complex sweetness reminiscent of the most gourmet autumn harvests. Its growing cycle is longer, but the gardener's patience is amply rewarded by the exceptional quality of the fruits and their very long shelf life. In full sun, in rich, well-drained soil, its sprawling vines spread vigorously and generously structure the garden space. A nourishing, decorative, and heritage variety, it extends the pleasure of the garden long after harvest, even into the winter months. It's a squash with character, elegant and flavorful, perfect for those who love to cultivate beauty as much as the depth of flavors.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 cm (1 in)
Establishment temperature
20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to August
Harvest120 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, beans, sunflower
Avoid planting withPotatoes
Soup, purée, prepared meal, preservation, ornamental kitchen garden
