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- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Futsu Black, sometimes spelled Futtsu, is a Japanese winter squash with round, flattened, heavily ribbed fruit of 4 to 8 pounds. The rind starts out green and shifts to a chestnut-brown color while in storage, which is when its flavor develops. Vines set several fruit each. Give it a long warm season of about 105 days from sowing, full sun and room to run, and let the fruit sit after harvest until the skin colors.
Futsu Black traits
- Round, flattened fruit with heavy ribs, 4-8 lb
- Green rind maturing to chestnut brown in storage
- Several fruit per vine
- Japanese winter squash needing about 105 days
Good for
- Roasting and simmering
- Storage squash
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futsu Black this page | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Butternut | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Berrettina Piacentina | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Delica | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Flat White Boer | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Hubbard True Green Improved | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Metro PMR | 105 days | Vining | — |
Futsu Black FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Futsu Black?
Futsu Black, sometimes spelled Futtsu, is a Japanese winter squash with round, flattened, heavily ribbed fruit of 4 to 8 pounds. The rind starts out green and shifts to a chestnut-brown color while in storage, which is when its flavor develops.
How many days to maturity is Futsu Black?
Futsu Black is listed at 105 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 Futsu Black compare with other winter squash varieties?
Futsu Black: 105 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Butternut (105 days), Berrettina Piacentina (105 days), Delica (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Futsu Black good for?
Futsu Black is grown for roasting 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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- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- 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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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