{"product_id":"squash-seeds-japanese-red-uchiki-kuri-kz","title":"Squash Seed Packet - Winter - Japanese Red Uchiki Kuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e95 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 3-4 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-72 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-120 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with steady moisture; amend with compost. pH 6.0-6.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 70-95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor for squash bugs, squash vine borer, and powdery mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Red Kuri Winter Squash Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-orange rind; deep golden flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Red Kuri Winter Squash Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, nutty, chestnutlike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fields, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, Drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilize 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting of Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom well adapted across regions; valued for culinary quality and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch4\u003eJapanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g Packet - Approximately 12 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Japanese Red Kuri (Uchiki Kuri) Winter Squash seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"2g Packet","offer_id":50290369331437,"sku":"59738","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-60291-Squash_Japanese_Red_Uchiki_Kuri_fb3da9d1-c304-49aa-ab75-9e6ffdd7edcd.webp?v=1784159100","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/squash-seeds-japanese-red-uchiki-kuri-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}