Futsu Black
Moschata squash Futsu Black is trailing and warmth loving, with relatively long development time. Fruit start off dark green and as they ripen they turn beige and finally gain a grey sheen. Inside they are brilliant orange. It has an exceptionally fruity flavour. Stores well.
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Characteristics
Time to maturity in days: 125Fruit weight: 1-2 kgBotanical name: Cucurbita moschaEdible skin: yesTrailing: yes
Origin
Multiplier: Heiko Pohl, Wolfgang BeckBreeder: b-o EHZ Cerifications: Bioland, Naturland
Cultivation
Direct sowing: from mid of May after the last frostsPlanting distance: 120-200 x 50-100 cmSeed germination temperature: above 20 °C, with low variations in temperature day/nightOptimal amount of plants: 1-1.3 plants/m²Sowing depth: 2-3 cm