Black Futsu Squash

Name: Black Futsu Squash
Brand: Planted Places
SKU: 2BLKFUT4
Price: 8.99 USD
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Certified Organic
Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) recommended

Ships as a 4" plant

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Growth Timeline

Growing Season: Most fruits/veggies have their peak growing season starting in spring and extending through fall. They need a runway of consecutive warm days and nights (from 60-90) to produce fruit.
First Harvest: Fruits/veggies take 2-3 months to bear fruit and/or reach ripeness.
Final Harvest: Fruits/veggies start to give out between late summer and early fall in most climates. Some plants, such as strawberries, will become dormant in winter before popping back into action in for spring, but most fruiting plants will need to be replaced after their season is over.

Growing Zone

Grows best in zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Most fruits and veggies prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in colder climates. Refer to the following guidelines concerning extreme weather:

COLD CLIMATES

Fruits/veggies require nighttime temperatures to consistently be in the 50s or above to survive.

WARM CLIMATES:

Fruits/veggies are made for the heat and will do fine with temperatures above 90 degrees.

To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.

More Fruit & Veggie Tips

Support Trailing Plants: Unless you are growing smaller plants (jalapeño or micro-tomatoes) you might want to use stakes, trellises, or cages to support the plants as they grow. This will prevent them from sprawling on the ground. Train the vines to grow vertically for better air circulation and easier harvesting.

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‘Black Futsu’ is a rare and striking Japanese heirloom winter squash, valued for its dramatic appearance, excellent storage qualities, and rich, nutty flavor. The fruits feature heavy ribs and a unique warty texture, making them as decorative as they are delicious.

Each plant produces 3–5 pound fruits with bright orange flesh, a firm texture, and a beautifully dimpled yellow inner rind. The outer skin begins dark green to nearly black and gradually cures to a powdery chestnut brown in storage, adding visual interest over time.

‘Black Futsu’ has a rich, fresh, nutty flavor and stores exceptionally well, making it ideal for winter use. Vines yield 3–5 fruits per plant and perform well in large containers, garden beds, and open ground. Matures in approximately 105 days.

This 4" potted Black Futsu squash is perfect for gardeners seeking a unique, high-quality winter squash with culinary and ornamental appeal.

Fruit Weight: 3–5 lbs
Flavor: Rich, nutty
Flesh Color: Bright orange
Skin Color: Dark green to chestnut brown
Yield: 3–5 fruits per plant
Days to Maturity: ~105 days
Uses: Roasting, baking, soups, storage
Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata

Organically grown and shipped with care—perfect for winter storage, roasting, and growing one of the most visually striking heirloom squashes.

We take great care to ensure our seedlings are healthy and well-established before they’re shipped. We pre-germinate the organic seeds and grow them up to 12 weeks before shipping them as mature plants ready for transplant. Seedlings typically arrive within 1-4 days. For more information, see our shipping policy.