Japanese Pumpkin (kabocha)

Background:

Momack has been exporting Tasmanian Kabocha for the last thirteen years. Kabocha is essentially not consumed domestically, and is only exported to Japan. Kabocha cannot be grown on the mainland for Japan due to Japanese quarantine regulations.

Production Area:

Our onions are grown in the rich volcanic soils of Scottsdale in the NE of Tasmania. Scottsdale is approx. 60km north east of Launceston.

Export Japanese Pumpkin:

Our Kabocha is exported under the following size:

• 1.2 – 2.7kg per fruit

Packing:

Kabocha is packed for export in approx. 550kg bins.

Availability:

Early April to mid May.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Pumpkin Availability

Shipment Details:

All Kabocha is exported in 40ft refrigerated containers, with 40 x 550kg bulk bins per container.

Major Export Markets:

• Japan