FREE: 20+ Heirloom Japanese Kabocha Squash Seeds / Awesome Flavorful Squash

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Heirloom JAPANESE KABOCHA Squash ~20+ SEEDS~
(Cucurbita maxima) Winter Squash Zones 3-11
Kabocha is a winter squash of the Asian variety weighing 4-5 pounds & measures 9" in dia. Hard to the touch w/ a short, squat shape & deep green skin w/ lighter flecking. Inside is a vibrant yellow-orange shade, w/ a taste often compared to a comb. of pumpkin & sweet potatoes. Similar in taste to buttercup squash, a great add. to both sweet & savory dishes. 2 links to wonderful recipes: Kabocha Squash Cheesecake w/ Walnut Crust- http://www.foodgal.com/2008/11/for-pumpkin-pie-haters/
Kabocha Gohan / Kabocha Squash Rice- http://www.japanesecooking101.com/kabocha-gohan-kabocha-squash-rice-recipe/ Vines can easily grow 10-15 feet long & require spacing. Vines can be trained to grow on a fence or trellis. PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: Direct sow outside after danger of last frost. Point of seed down, 1/4 depth, lightly cover w/ soil. Soil germ. temperature 75F-90F. Seeds will rot in cool soil, especially cool & wet soil. Plant in mounds of 2-3 plants per mound at 3-6 ft. apart, & 4"-6" spacing between seeds. Germ. is 7-10 days depending upon growing conditions. HEALTH BENEFITS: Aside from the lowered amount of calories & carbs, Kabocha is an excellent source of beta-carotene, because or the orange flesh. 1 serv. of Kabocha offers 70 % of the daily requirement of vit. A. It's also rich in vit. B, C as well as iron & fiber. Winter squash, like other richly colored veg., provide an excellent source of carotenes. Generally, the richer the color, the better. They also offer a very good source of vit. B1, C, folic acid, pantothenic acid, fiber & potassium. Winter squash are also a good source of vit. B6 & niacin. Studies have shown that, due to their carotene properties, winter squash exert a protective effect against many cancers, particularly lung cancer. Diets that are rich in carotenes, offer protection against cancer, heart disease, & type 2 diabetes.
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