Kamo Kamo Squash

Kamo Kamo Squash Seeds: Prized Maori Heirloom with Nutty Flavor & Ornamental Beauty

Discover the Kamo Kamo Squash, also known as the Kumi Kumi pumpkin. The young fruit offers a rich and distinctly nutty flavor that is simply delicious when boiled, fried, or baked. Allow the uniquely green speckled squash to fully ripen, and it transforms into a flavorful winter squash, perfect for longer storage and hearty fall dishes.

• Delicious Nutty Flavor (Young Fruit):
  • Harvest young for a rich, nutty taste that is excellent when boiled, fried, or baked.
• Good as a Winter Squash (Ripe Fruit):
  • Mature, ripened squash can be stored and enjoyed as a flavorful winter squash.
• Very Ornamental:
  • The green speckled fruit adds a unique and attractive element to your garden decor.
• Growing Instructions:
  • Squash prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.
  • Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.
  • Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development.
  • Provide a trellis or ample space for the vines to spread.
• Harvesting and Use:
  • Harvest young squash when they reach a desirable size for boiling, frying, or baking. The skin will be tender.
  • For winter squash, allow the fruit to mature fully on the vine until the skin is hard and the stem is dry and firm. The green speckling will become more pronounced.