Kakai pumpkin seeds (organic)
Kakai pumpkins are prized for their delicious, nutritious, hulless seeds. After the pumpkin has matured, you can cut into it and eat the seeds right out of the squash! There is no hull on the outside of the seeds. These fresh pepitas can be blended into smoothies, topped on salads, or used in sautéed vegetables to add contrast in texture.
Each kakai squash has a rich orange color and very subtle ribbing with dark green striations running up the sides. The blossoms themselves are also edible. They can be deep-fried, put in soups, or added to salads. Harvest the male flowers only since you want to keep your female blooms to form your squash.
Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
C.spp
Plant spacing:
- 24" - 36" apart
- 3'- 5' for rows
Color:
Orange with gre striations
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Enjoy the pepita seeds raw, toasted, or sprinkled into smoothies and salads.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
90-100 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
N/A
Vine Habit:
Semi-bush
Weight:
5-8 lbs.
Disease & Pest Resistance:
-
