{"product_id":"winter-squash-black-futsu","title":"Winter Squash, 'Black Futsu'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(C. moschata)\u003c\/em\u003e This small, bumpy, heavily ribbed Japanese squash is gaining in popularity, showing up at more and more farmers markets and produce departments, and for good reason. Fairly early for a \u003cem\u003emoschata\u003c\/em\u003e family squash, it has a very smooth, fine-grained flesh and a fruity flavor at harvest that lends itself to thinly sliced raw or pickled preparations. The fruitiness takes on a nutty depth in storage and is excellent roasted in wedges or battered and fried as tempura. With its very edible, thin skin, it doesn’t require peeling. Productive vines have a medium sprawl and very heavy fruit set. The dark green fruits ripen to a remarkable buff, tawny blushed bluish color and develop a thin white film known as “bloom” on the surface. Highly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e100 days. UO \u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist, but \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esoaking, before emergence, growing at 70F. A growing medium that is too wet and cold will cause the seeds to rot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant out 1-3 weeks after your last frost date when the soil has sufficiently warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 2-3 weeks after the last frost when soil is 70F+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003eEven deep watering keeps these plants thriving.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\"-1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18-24\" at 5' between rows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-7 days @ soil temp 65-85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003egentle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e while transplanting to keep the root system undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow cover may be used to provide extra warmth, possible earlier fruit set, and prevent insect damage. Remove as plants begin to flower and require pollinator visits! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood airflow and well-drained soil can help prevent disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle gently during harvest and sun cure with good ventilation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood ventilation and temperatures between 50-60F and relative humidity between 50-70% are the best for storage. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37836207194286,"sku":"SQU-FU-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":37836207227054,"sku":"SQU-FU-1oz","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":37836207259822,"sku":"SQU-FU-1\/4lb","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/black_futsu_2.jpg?v=1606175911","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/winter-squash-black-futsu","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}