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Red Kuri Squash Seeds
"Japanese winter squash"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 92 Days
Fruit Weight: 3 lbs. - 7 lbs.
Summary
Red Kuri is a red-orange Japanese winter squash. Also known as Orange Hokkaido or Baby Red Hubbard. Teardrop-shaped fruits weigh between 3 to 7 pounds. The golden flesh is smooth, sweet, and dry. The full-flavored and sweet flesh is perfect for roasting, purees, pies, and soups. Red Kuri is is a good source of fiber and a great keeping variety.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Warm Season
- Plant Type: Running Vine, Winter Squash
- Features: Heirloom, Deer Resistant, Container Garden
- Fruit Size: 3-7 lbs
- Days to Maturity: 92 Days
- Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10