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Kabocha Squash, Japanese Pumpkin 'Papaya Sweet'

Cucurbitamaxima

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)

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Species

maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)

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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

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Blooms repeatedly

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

This is one of the most popular Oriental squashes. Medium size (6" x 10") fruits are in papaya shape, which have thin, smooth brown green...Read More

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