Winter Squash Seeds - Red Kuri

Cucurbita maxima HEIRLOOM. This brilliant red-orange, teardrop-shaped squash is a traditional vegetable from Japan. “Kuri” means chestnut in Japanese, a reference to the delicious nutty flavor of its deep orange, smooth textured flesh. Great roasted, or in soups or pies. Fruits grow to about 4 to 6 lbs on vining plants. Sometimes called Hokkaido Pumpkin, or Baby Red Hubbard. Red Kuri winter squash should be direct seeded in the garden after all danger of frost has passed, or started indoors up to two weeks before the last frost. It needs full sun. Fruits will mature in about 90 days. 4 gram packet contains a minimum of 16 seeds.