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Red Kuri Winter Squash Seeds
Red Kuri Winter Squash 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
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
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.
- JudithVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 11, 20245 Stars
Everything arrived on time and well packaged.
- SummerVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 2, 20245 Stars
Sprouted fast, I'd plant a couple though to get more fruit and be sure they're all pollinated
- Keith W.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsAug 6, 20242 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.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsJul 16, 20242 Stars
The red Kuri seeds did not grow well.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Janice S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 12, 20245 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? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 5, 2024Hey Janice, Thank you so much for the feedback. We're so glad your Red Kuri Squash is growing so well! Keep on growing 🌻️
