Decorative Pumpkin Futsu Black Early

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Seeds and ranunculus/anemones orders are sent within 10-14 days.

Product Specification

A stunning variety cultivated in Japan for hundreds of years, Black Futsu has fruits with deep and extremely bumpy ribs. For most of the season, they have a gorgeous dark green to charcoal black color, but in autumn, the fruit's color changes to a grey-bloomed dusty orange.
Harvest them during this color transformation for unique autumn decorations, or wait for full ripeness for maximum flavor—nutty and sweet with hints of chestnut. The thin skin is edible. The yield is 4-5 fruits per plant, each weighing 1.5-2 kg.
The highly decorative Black Futsu variety keeps for 6-8 months.

Tips to grow:

Pumpkin is a heat-loving plant, transplanting is possible only after last frost danger is away. Vines length can reach 4-6 meters, so plan your garden space in advance. Advised to plant in rows with a distance between plants in a row of 60–80 cm and between rows of at least 1 m. Avoid roots disturbance, sow seeds in plastic containers or peat pots.

Number of seeds in package: 7 seeds

Average seed life: 5-7 years
Sow for Further Transplanting

3

Blooming

12-14 (harvesting)

Planting Depth

2-3 cm

Days to Germination

4-5

Germination Temperature

25-30 ⁰С

Life cycle

annual

Height

50 cm

Light Preference

full sun

Spacing

60-80 cm

Starting from Seeds

The journey of cultivating seeds offers numerous rewards. It provides an early start to the season, grants access to a plenty of unique varieties not commonly available at local nurseries, and efficiently fills your cutting garden at a budget-friendly cost.

Growing Experience

Cultivating plants from seeds is not just a horticultural task- it’s a journey of growth and discovery. As you embark on this journey, each stage of the process becomes a fulfilling experience.

From the delicate germination of the seeds to the sturdy emergence of seedlings, and finally, the flourishing of mature plants, you become an active participant in the miraculous cycle of life.

Make the most of our knowledge to avoid common gardening mistakes and successfully grow your dahlias. Explore our blog on "How to start from Seeds" and feel free to reach out with any questions.

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