{"product_id":"10-seeds-black-kat-pumpkin-cucurbita-pepo-winter-squash","title":"10 Seeds Black Kat Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo Winter Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Kat Pumpkin is a distinctive Cucurbita pepo variety prized for its striking dark, nearly black rind and rich, sweet orange flesh. These vigorous, productive vines yield uniform fruit that stores well, making it an excellent choice for autumn decorating and culinary use alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep-colored, flattened-round fruit typically matures in late summer to early fall and holds its glossy dark skin well into storage. The dense, flavorful flesh is well suited to roasting, soups, pies, and purees. Grow in full sun with consistent moisture for best results; fruit is ready when the rind hardens and the stem begins to cork.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Cucurbita pepo\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Black Kat\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Winter squash\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Vining\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 90-100\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-11 (grown as annual)\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-14 days at 70-85F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks before\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 36-48 inches between plants\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Harvest when rind is hard and stem is dry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67708810723638,"sku":"ANNISA-265","price":32.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7965123620_219d.jpg?v=1791865329","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-seeds-black-kat-pumpkin-cucurbita-pepo-winter-squash","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}