Squash Seed Packet - Winter - Japanese Red Uchiki Kuri
95 days to maturity. Cucurbita maxima. Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. Suitable for growing in fields, garden plots, raised beds, and containers. Teardrop-shaped fruits ripen to vivid red-orange with sweet, chestnutlike, fiberless flesh perfect for roasting, soups, and baking; they cure and store well for months. ~175 seeds/oz.
- Latin Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Hardiness Zone: Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
- Days to Maturity: 95
- Days to Germination: 7-14
- Seeding Depth: 1 inch
- Direct Sow: Yes
- Start Indoors: Yes, 3-4 weeks before transplanting.
- Plant Spacing: 36-48 inches
- Row Spacing: 60-72 inches
- Plant Height: 12-24 inches
- Plant Width: 72-120 inches
- Growth Habit: Vining
- Deer Resistant: No
- Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil with steady moisture; amend with compost. pH 6.0-6.8.
- Temperature Preference: Warmer 70-95 F
- Germination Temperature: 70-95 F
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Pests and Diseases: Monitor for squash bugs, squash vine borer, and powdery mildew.
- Japanese Red Kuri Winter Squash Color: Red-orange rind; deep golden flesh
- Japanese Red Kuri Winter Squash Flavor: Sweet, nutty, chestnutlike
- Garden Size: Fields, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container
- Climate Tolerance: Heat, Drought
Growing Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash in the Vegetable Garden
Sow seeds 1 inch deep outdoors after frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 3-4 weeks early in biodegradable pots to prevent root disturbance. Space plants 36-48 inches apart, with 60-72 inches between rows to allow vigorous vines to run. Mulch and provide consistent moisture for steady growth.
Fertilize with compost or a balanced fertilizer at planting and when vines begin to run. Encourage pollinators and avoid overhead watering to reduce mildew pressure. Good companions include corn and beans; avoid potatoes.
Harvesting of Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash
Harvest when rinds are hard and uniformly red-orange and stems are dry and corky—before hard frost. Cut fruit, leaving 2-3 inches of stem. Cure for 10-14 days in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place around 80 to 85 F, then store in a cool, dry place. Properly cured fruits keep for months.
About Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash Garden Seeds
Also known as Uchiki Kuri, this popular Japanese selection is prized for reliable yields and superb flavor reminiscent of roasted chestnuts. Compact teardrop fruits with small seed cavities provide high usable flesh for roasting, curries, and velvety soups.
Open-pollinated heirloom well adapted across regions; valued for culinary quality and storage.
Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g Packet - Approximately 12 Seeds
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