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Red Kuri Winter Squash Seeds

Red Kuri Winter Squash Seeds

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~1.5 g (~5 seeds)
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Once you try these teardrop-shaped 3-4 pound fruits, they'll become an essential part of your fall and winter cooking. Kuri is Japanese for chestnut, a tribute to its nutty flavor. Also known as 'Orange Hokkaido', its smooth consistency and deep color make it a favorite for any traditional squash or pumpkin dish, although it's terrific simply sliced, steamed, or baked. Compact 4'-6' vines produce well even in cool or short-season climates.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 95 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Winter Squash (Learn more)

Native: Argentina and Uruguay

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' long vines

Variety Info: 3–4 pound, teardrop-shaped, reddish-orange fruits; 2-3 fruits per plant. Other names include 'Baby Red Hubbard', 'Orange Hokkaido', and 'Uchiki Kuri'.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow in 4" biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 4'–6'

Thinning: When 3" leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound

Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash.

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  • Judith
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 11, 2024
    5 Stars

    Everything arrived on time and well packaged.

  • Summer
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 2, 2024
    5 Stars

    Sprouted fast, I'd plant a couple though to get more fruit and be sure they're all pollinated

  • Keith W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Aug 6, 2024
    2 Stars

    Small batch of seeds (6) of which only one germinated. Low germination rate for the cost. Will not order again.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
  • Justyne S.
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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Jul 16, 2024
    2 Stars

    The red Kuri seeds did not grow well.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Janice S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 12, 2024
    5 Stars

    Only half of the seeds germinated but the vines are growing vigorously. Could not find red kuri bedding plants or seeds anywhere else so I am excitedly looking forward to the crop.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    Epic Gardening
    Aug 5, 2024

    Hey Janice, Thank you so much for the feedback. We're so glad your Red Kuri Squash is growing so well! Keep on growing 🌻️