Kabocha Squash, Japanese Pumpkin 'Lakota'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Long Beach, California

Los Angeles, California(2 reports)

Augusta, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dayton, Nevada

Westwood, New Jersey

Pond Eddy, New York

Rockford, Ohio

Warminster, Pennsylvania

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

Lakota is a full vining small winter squash. It is slightly elongated and averages about 7 lbs. It is a good baking squash but even more...Read More

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