Sweet, rich flavor similar to chestnuts - a Japanese favorite Velvety texture that enhances soups, stews, and purees Packed with essential nutrients like vitamin A and fiber Excellent storage capability for long-term use Versatile for both savory dishes and desserts Kabocha Squash is a delightful Japanese heirloom variety highly prized for its rich flavor and excellent eating quality! The vigorous, sprawling vines of this plant produce medium-sized, dark green squashes with deep ribbing and speckled white stripes. Inside, the dense, bright orange flesh is celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor and velvety texture, making it perfect for roasting, baking, soups, and even desserts. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sunlight, this hardy squash ensures a generous and rewarding harvest. Kabocha Squash offers exceptional taste and high nutritional value and is popular in Japan, often referred to as the "Japanese pumpkin", and is a favorite ingredient in tempura dishes. Kabocha is familiar in size and taste to Buttercup Squash and does not have the characteristic bump on the bottom. Enhance your garden and culinary creations with the exotic Kabocha Squash!

Squash is one of the plants grown in the traditional Native American vegetable growing technique called the Three Sisters. The other two plants in the Three Sisters are beans and corn. Each plant had its role in this companion planting tradition. Corn served as a structure for the vining beans to grow up. Squash served as a ground cover to prevent weeds from growing. Beans provided natural fertilizer for all.

Also Known As: Japanese Pumpkin, Kabocha Pumpkin, Hokkaido Squash, Hokkaido Pumpkin, Ebisu Squash, Delica Squash, Kent Pumpkin, Asian Pumpkin, Tetsukabuto, Green Pumpkin.