Recommended Pumpkin Seed Set (Kofuki 5.6, Kokono-e Kuri, Black Joe) - 5 seeds each

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■ Kofuki 5.6 Pumpkin Seeds - 5 seeds

■ Features
Extremely high mealiness in flesh, resulting in very high eating quality.
Extremely deep, jet-black skin with a luxurious appearance.
Slow to discolor during storage.
The flesh is deeply colored and appetizing.
Vigor is slightly strong, but fruit setting is excellent.
Primarily produces 5-6 size fruits with good size balance.
One size smaller than Kofuki, recommended for regions where Kofuki is too large.
Maturity: 45-50 days.
During the early cultivation period after transplanting, internodes are slightly short, and vine length is shorter. This makes it easy to manage in greenhouse and tunnel cultivation.

■ Kujyū Kurikabocha Pumpkin Seeds - 5 seeds

■ Features
Heart-shaped and fluffy. Recommended for home gardens.
Distinctive, high-set heart shape. The skin is thin and the flesh is soft, making it easy to cut.

The flesh is densely packed and becomes so fluffy when cooked that it's said to blow powder. It's also sweet, making it an ideal variety for simmered dishes, gratins, salads, and even baking.

Heart-shaped.
Perfect for home gardens.

■ Black Joe Pumpkin Seeds - 5 seeds

■ Features
A large, black-skinned variety with a maturity of 45-50 days.
Strong vine vigor, but with abundant female flowers and excellent fruit setting.
Leaves remain strong until harvest.
Fruits are oblate, around 2.0 kg. Skin is deep black-green with little discoloration after storage.
Flesh is yellow-orange. Mealy and sweet with excellent eating quality.

Suitable for open-field and late-season cultivation. For pruned cultivation, a 2-main-vine system is suitable for spring crops, and a 1-main-vine system for late-season crops, but it also adapts to unpruned, free-growth cultivation. Cultivation in relatively later cropping seasons is recommended, as flat fruits or undersized fruits may occur under low-temperature conditions.

■ Soil Preparation
Two weeks before transplanting, incorporate 2-3 kg of compost and 100g of dolomitic lime per square meter and till. One week before transplanting, incorporate 80g of chemical fertilizer and till.

■ Cultivation Management
Select one main vine and 1-2 healthy lateral vines, removing others. Apply top dressing before flowering.
Female flowers appear around the 15th node, aiming for two fruits per vine.

■ Small Bag
A photo of the variety will be included in the small bag for easy identification.

■ Shipping
Ships via Japan Post's 4th Class Mail (no compensation, tracking, or designated delivery; handled like regular mail) from a manned post office counter, or via regular mail posted in a mailbox.

Why not try growing delicious pumpkins yourself?