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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Breeder
- Johnny's Selected Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Jade F1 is a single-serving kabocha (Cucurbita maxima) from Johnny's Selected Seeds and a 2023 AAS national winner. Fruit is flat-round, jade green, 4 to 5 inches and 1 to 2 lb, with dry-textured, very sweet flesh that judges said needed no butter or salt. Yields are strong. Vines spread 6 to 8 ft; space 12 inches in the row with 6 to 12 ft between rows. About 85 days from transplant or 100 from seed. Durable fruit for storage.
Sweet Jade F1 traits
- Jade green flat-round kabocha, 1 to 2 lb, 4 to 5 inches
- Dry, very sweet flesh, single-serving size
- Vining plant spreading 6 to 8 ft
- 85 days from transplant, 100 from seed
- High yields and good durability
- 2023 AAS winner from Johnny's
Good for
- Roasting
- Steaming and simmering
- Storage squash
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Jade F1 this page | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Delica | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Burgess Buttercup | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Hijinks F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Potimarron | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Sunday Sweet | 85–90 days | Vining | — |
| Thai Muang | 85–90 days | Vining | — |
Sweet Jade F1 FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Sweet Jade F1?
Sweet Jade F1 is a single-serving kabocha (Cucurbita maxima) from Johnny's Selected Seeds and a 2023 AAS national winner. Fruit is flat-round, jade green, 4 to 5 inches and 1 to 2 lb, with dry-textured, very sweet flesh that judges said needed no butter or salt.
How many days to maturity is Sweet Jade F1?
Sweet Jade F1 is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Sweet Jade F1 compare with other winter squash varieties?
Sweet Jade F1: 85 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Delica (85 days), Burgess Buttercup (85–95 days), Hijinks F1 (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet Jade F1 good for?
Sweet Jade F1 is grown for roasting, steaming and simmering, storage squash.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
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- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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