Squash ‘Sweet Mama’ Kabocha (Cucurbita maxima)

Squash ‘Sweet Mama’ Kabocha (Cucurbita maxima) is a compact winter squash variety known for its rich, sweet flavour and dense, dry-textured flesh. This kabocha-type squash produces small to medium-sized dark green fruits with a flattened shape and fine-grained interior, making it well-suited for roasting, baking, and soups.

Sweet Mama is valued for its manageable plant size compared to traditional sprawling squash varieties, while still delivering reliable yields. The flesh develops a smooth, creamy texture when cooked and is commonly used as a substitute for pumpkin or other winter squash in recipes.

This warm-season crop performs best in Alberta’s summer conditions when grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Fruits mature late in the season and store well after harvest when properly cured.