Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Hokkori 133 - Hybrid -1 g Packet ~5 Seeds - Cucurbita maxima Non-GMO -- F1 Hybrid -- Asian Variety -- High Germination Rate Seeds For: Vegetable Gardening Days to Full Maturity: 95-110 -- Annual -- USDA Hardiness Zone: Annual Crop, Not Intended To Overwinter Kitazawa Seed Company Brand - Premium Quality Asian Variety Garden Seeds & More - Since 1917 Squash Seeds - Japanese, Winter - Hokkori 133 - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Cucurbita maxima. 45-50 days after flowering. Warm season annual. This hybrid combines the best of Delica productivity and the nutty, dry texture of Hokkori. Slightly flattened, globe-shaped fruit have black-green skin and sweet orange-yellow flesh and weigh between 3.75 to 4 lbs. Very vigorous and early, it requires less fertilizer in the early stages of growth than other varieties. Stores well. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 5-10' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Hand pollination may be necessary. The vine can be trained to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or left to sprawl on the ground. After harvest, winter squash should be left in the sun for a few days to cure before storing. Excellent in tempura, stir-fried, baked, and pickled. Freezes well. Approximately 144 seeds / oz.