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- Days to maturity
- 98 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Green Hokkaido is a small Japanese-style hubbard with round, ribbed, slate-green fruit and thick, dry yellow flesh, the kind of dense texture kabocha lovers look for. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 98 days, then cure before storage.
Green Hokkaido traits
- Small hubbard/kabocha type with slate-green, ribbed fruit
- Thick, dry yellow flesh
- About 98 days
Good for
- Simmering and tempura
- Roasting
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hokkaido this page | 98 days | Vining | — |
| Galeux d'Eysines | 98 days | Vining | — |
| San Fernando Feral | 99 days | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Baby | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Hubbard | 100–102 days | Vining | — |
| Cinderella's Carriage F1 | About 100 days | Vining | — |
Green Hokkaido FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Green Hokkaido?
Green Hokkaido is a small Japanese-style hubbard with round, ribbed, slate-green fruit and thick, dry yellow flesh, the kind of dense texture kabocha lovers look for. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 98 days, then cure before storage.
How many days to maturity is Green Hokkaido?
Green Hokkaido is listed at 98 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 Green Hokkaido compare with other winter squash varieties?
Green Hokkaido: 98 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Galeux d'Eysines (98 days), San Fernando Feral (99 days), Ambercup (100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Green Hokkaido good for?
Green Hokkaido is grown for simmering and tempura, roasting.
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
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- 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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