25 Yokohama Squash Seeds for Planting

Yokohama Squash is a distinctive winter squash variety prized for its sweet, dense flesh and excellent storage quality. This Japanese heirloom type produces vigorous vines that yield round to slightly flattened fruits with deep orange flesh and a rich, nutty flavor. It is a wonderful choice for roasting, soups, pies, and purees, and it stores well for months when cured properly.

Whether you are growing a traditional Japanese vegetable garden or simply looking for a productive winter squash, Yokohama Squash is a rewarding crop. The plants are heavy feeders and perform best in full sun with plenty of space to sprawl. The fruits typically mature in late summer to fall, ready for harvest when the skin is hard and the stem begins to dry.

Plant Features

• Heirloom winter squash with sweet, dense orange flesh
• Vigorous vining growth habit
• Excellent for roasting, soups, pies, and purees
• Good storage quality when cured
• Produces round to slightly flattened fruits

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Vining
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: 36 to 48 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Yokohama Squash seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date, once soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing them 36 to 48 inches apart to allow for the sprawling vines. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and throughout the growing season, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Feed plants with a balanced fertilizer or compost early in the season. As fruits develop, reduce watering slightly to encourage ripening. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem is dry, then cure in a warm, dry place for about 10 days before storing in a cool, dark location.

What's Included

25 Yokohama Squash seeds.