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Kabocha
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameCucurbita maxima

“Cucurbita maxima” — What Is Kabocha Squash? and 4 more

FamilyCucurbitaceae

“Family: Cucurbitaceae” — Kabocha Growing Guide — SproutSmart and 1 more

Typevine

“Habit: Vine” — Kabocha Growing Guide — SproutSmart and 2 more

Days to maturity87.5–95 days

“This 90-day winter squash” — Kabocha Growing Guide — SproutSmart and 1 more

LightFull Sun

“Light: Full Sun” — Kabocha Growing Guide — SproutSmart and 1 more

Watermoderate — regular watering

“Moderate — regular watering” — Kabocha Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips and 1 more

Hardiness zonesZone 3a – 11b

“Zone 3a – 11b” — Kabocha Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Height9–12 in

“9 to 12 inches” — What Is Kabocha Squash?

Propagationseed

“Start seeds indoors” — Kabocha Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Transplantfork-tender

“fork-tender” — Kabocha (Kabocha Squash) • Just One Cookbook

Ready whenWhen the skin is hard and dull. The stem should be dry and corky.

“Harvest when the skin is hard and dull. The stem should be dry and corky.” — Kabocha Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips and 2 more

Edible partsflesh

“Kabocha’s deep-orange flesh” — Kabocha Growing Guide — SproutSmart and 1 more

Companionscorn, green beans, radish

“Good Companions ✅ Corn Green Beans Radish” — Kabocha Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Keep away frompotatoes

“❌ Keep Away From Potatoes” — Kabocha Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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