{"product_id":"black-futsu-squash","title":"Black Futsu Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 95-110\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe LOVE the subtle and rich flavor of this moschata squash! Black Futsu Squash is an orange Japanese heirloom pumpkin with deep green ribbed skin that ripens to a warm orange hue. We liken the flavor to a mild acorn-- nutty and rich but with beautiful soft, subtle tones and a smooth, stringless texture. Ideal for roasting, soups, pies, pickling, or even tempura. The skin is also thin, delicious and edible! In addition, it blossoms for about 6 weeks in the summer and the squash blossoms are edible too! Each squash weights in at 3-6 pounds, with several fruits per plant on long, vigorous vines. We are so happy to find a new, delicious moschata as an alternative to butternut, allowing us to save its seeds without cross-pollination from our pepos and maximas. Store these for at least several months into the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow Black Futsu Squash directly in the ground after all danger of frost has passed \u0026amp; soil has warmed a bit. Plant 2-3\" deep in mounds of well-draining soil. Mounds should be at least 5 feet apart. Vines are large and sprawling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Select as many of your tastiest, fully mature fruits as possible for seed saving. Cut open squash and lay Black Futsu Squash seeds out to dry on a screen or cloth. You may rinse them in a strainer if needed. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 15 Black Futsu Squash seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48758895182076,"sku":"sku-45960557133979","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4250\/4188\/files\/blackfutsusquash.jpg?v=1770664975","url":"https:\/\/store.grit.com\/products\/black-futsu-squash","provider":"Grit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}