{"product_id":"cucurbita-maxima-delica-moon-f1-kabocha-squash","title":"Cucurbita maxima Delica® Moon F1 | Kabocha Squash","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucurbita maxima DELICA® Moon F1 | Kabocha Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucurbita maxima DELICA® Moon F1 is a distinctive Kabocha-type winter squash with attractive light green fruits that gradually mature to a beautiful grey colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inside, the fruits reveal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense yellow to orange flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a medium-compact, relatively dry texture, making this variety particularly versatile in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDELICA® Moon F1 has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous plant habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and produces fruits weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its unusual grey mature skin, richly coloured flesh and practical culinary qualities make it an excellent choice for home gardens, market gardens and professional vegetable production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DELICA® Moon F1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kabocha squash \/ winter squash\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 2 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung fruit colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature fruit colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense yellow to orange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium compact and relatively dry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e April–May\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarket use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional planting density:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 15,000 plants\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Grey Kabocha Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting characteristics of DELICA® Moon F1 is the transformation of its fruit colour as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung fruits have an attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight green skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which gradually develops into a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrey colour at full maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When cut open, the neutral exterior contrasts beautifully with the intensely coloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow to orange flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination makes DELICA® Moon F1 an attractive and distinctive Kabocha variety for both gardeners and professional growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-Compact, Dry Flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDELICA® Moon F1 develops \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-compact and relatively dry flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This texture makes the fruits suitable for a wide range of culinary uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-moisture, substantial texture is particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoven roasting, baking, soups, purées and other cooked dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where a dense pumpkin consistency is desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intense yellow to orange colour also gives prepared dishes a rich, appetising appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2 kg Fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDELICA® Moon F1 produces fruits weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a practical size for kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruits are large enough to provide a generous amount of flesh while remaining convenient for harvesting, handling and preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor growers selling directly to customers, farm shops or markets, the combination of practical fruit size and distinctive grey skin also creates an attractive presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigorous Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDELICA® Moon F1 has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous plant habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so plants should be given sufficient room to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a warm, sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Pumpkins and winter squash benefit from soil enriched with well-decomposed compost or other organic matter before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent watering is particularly important during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowering, fruit set and fruit development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Sow DELICA® Moon F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow DELICA® Moon F1 from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril to May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adjusting the exact timing according to local climate and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn cooler climates, starting the plants indoors or under protection is recommended for an earlier and more reliable crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds individually into pots or larger plug cells. Because squash seedlings develop rapidly, avoid keeping them in small containers for too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant outdoors only after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow Cucurbita maxima Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 seed per pot or large cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in moist, fertile and well-drained seed-starting compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover the seed with substrate and maintain consistent moisture during germination without keeping the growing medium waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings emerge, provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage strong, healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore transplanting outdoors, gradually harden off the young plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing DELICA® Moon F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm, sunny and preferably sheltered position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a vigorous Kabocha squash, DELICA® Moon F1 needs sufficient space for its vines to develop. 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