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- Days to maturity
- 95–96 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cha-Cha (Johnny's JWS 6303) is a Japanese-bred hybrid kabocha recognized by All-America Selections for its flavor and reliable early yields. The dark green, lightly ribbed, slightly flattened fruit weighs 4 to 5 pounds, and the bright orange flesh cooks up dry, flaky and sweet with a chestnut-like character once cured. Vines are moderately compact. Sow after frost in warm, fertile soil in full sun. Harvest when a fingernail cannot scratch the rind, cure one to two weeks in a warm airy spot, and it stores well. About 95 days. Ideal for soups, roasting and tempura.
Cha-Cha traits
- Hybrid kabocha bred in Japan; AAS winner
- Dark green, lightly ribbed fruit of 4-5 lb
- Bright orange flesh that cooks dry, flaky and sweet
- Moderately compact vines
- Early and high yielding for a kabocha
- Stores well; about 95 days
Good for
- Tempura and simmered dishes
- Soups
- Roasting
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha-Cha this page | 95–96 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Ballet | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Kuri | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Chirimen | 95–110 days | Vining | — |
| Confection | 95 days | Vining | — |
Cha-Cha FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Cha-Cha?
Cha-Cha (Johnny's JWS 6303) is a Japanese-bred hybrid kabocha recognized by All-America Selections for its flavor and reliable early yields. The dark green, lightly ribbed, slightly flattened fruit weighs 4 to 5 pounds, and the bright orange flesh cooks up dry, flaky and sweet with a chestnut-like character once cured.
How many days to maturity is Cha-Cha?
Cha-Cha is listed at 95–96 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 Cha-Cha compare with other winter squash varieties?
Cha-Cha: 95–96 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Blue Hubbard (95 days), Black Forest (95 days), Blue Ballet (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cha-Cha good for?
Cha-Cha is grown for tempura and simmered dishes, soups, roasting, storage.
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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- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- 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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