Eden Seeds - Pumpkin Black Jap

(Cucurbita moschata)

A darker-skinned heirloom selection of the classic Jap (now often called Kent) pumpkin, Black Jap is prized for its excellent storage life, dense orange flesh, and exceptionally rich flavour. Believed to descend from Japanese kabocha types introduced to Australia in the late 1800s, this strain was selected locally for its darker rind and superior keeping qualities.

Fruits are medium to large with deep green to black skin and occasional pale patches and striping. Flesh is very sweet, fine-textured, and perfect for roasting, soups, and long-term storage. Vigorous vines require space and warmth. Plant in full sun after last frost and harvest when skin is fully hardened. Stores well for several months.

General information:

Pumpikin

Cucurbita species

Pumpkin Seeds are a Summer vine, originating from the Americas. Fruit kept for winter eating. For seed saving it is best to grow only one variety within 2km. Can save seeds from ripe fruit when eating. Likes rich soil. Harvest as vine dies off and stem dries out. Sow after last frost. Choose from our great range of pumpkin seeds below

5-12 seeds per gram

Pumpkim seeds planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics: | Feb-Sep

Subtropic: | Aug-Feb

Mild: | Sep-Dec

Cold/Frost: | Oct-Dec

Seed Sowing

Plant space cm: | 90-120

Row space cm: | 200-250

Depth cm: | 2-3

Best soil temp: | 20-32 °C

Sow after frost: | Yes

Other Info

Number of seeds per gram: | 5-12

Rate per hectare: | 1.5-2.5kg

Average days to maturity: | 105-140