Squash Mini Green Kabocha F1

These miniature fruited Kabocha type squash have a medium green color with lighter stripes and their small size allows them to also be used for fall tabletop decorations. The fruit average about 1 lb. in weight and are produced on full vines. They have good flavor. dry flesh and good texture.BEST TO START OUTDOORSPumpkins need full sun. rich fertile soil and warm temperatures. Wait to plant until temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C) day and night. Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 2 feet apart and 1 inch deep in rows 4 feet apart. Thin to 1 strong seedling per group to give vines room to ramble. Or. make slightly mounded hills 2 to 3 feet across and 6 feet apart and plant 4 to 5 seeds in each hill. When seedlings have several sets of leaves. thin to the strongest 3 seedlings per hill.GROWING NOTESProtect young seedlings from marauding birds by covering with plastic berry baskets at sowing time. removing before plants get crowded. To save space. or for a handsome garden centerpiece. M