Pumpkin 'Black Futsu'

Cucurbita moschata

‘Black Futsu’ is an heirloom Japanese pumpkin with attractive, deeply ribbed, bumpy skin that cures from deep black-green to a warm orange buff colour with hints of grey and a cloud bloom. The long maturing time , imbues the dry flesh with a robust, rich, nutty pumpkin flavour that carmelises slightly when roasted and has the deepest orange colour.

• Robust nutty flavour
• 1-2kg gorgeous pumpkin with deep ribs, bumpy skin and buff orange, grey colour
• Long Storing
• Winner of 2022 Chef’s Taste Taste

Great roasted, fried in tempura, pureed in pies or soups, or pickled! 4-5 fruits per plant, averaging 1-2kg each

‘Black Futsu’ is a beautiful seasonal display variety especially for tables as it is smaller and is long storing. This pumpkin is winning our 2022 taste tests with chefs!

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic

SEED COUNT: 12, 50, 100 approx
Germination: Lot#12422 99% May 2025