Pumpkin
Pumpkin (Kabocha: かぼちゃ)
Best seasons
- Jan.
- Feb.
- Mar.
- Apr.
- May
- Jun.
- Jul.
- Aug.
- Sep.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Specialty areas.
All over Hokkaido, Inashiki-shi Ibaragi-ken, Miura-shi Kanagawa-ken
Recommendation.
The peak harvest time is summer, but pumpkins taste best after being stored for about 2 months.Nimono: Simmered pumpkin seasoned with stock, soy sauce, sake and sugar is a common home-style dish.Potage: Instead of using potatoes for Vichyssoise, use the sweet flavor of pumpkin in summer to whet your appetite.