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Red Kuri

Winter Squash · Kuri

Heirloom

Cucurbita maxima

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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita

Characteristics

Color
OrangeRed
Flavor
NuttySweet
Growth Habit
Vining
Intended Use
Baking / PiesRoastingStorage
Interior Color
Orange
Shape
Pear / Teardrop
Size
Small
Texture
Creamy / SmoothStarchy / Floury

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
Japan
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Germination
5–14 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
90–100 days
Fruit Size
5.9–7.9 in
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Fruit Weight
31 11/16–128 oz

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
3/4–1 in
Seed Spacing
6–36 in
Row Spacing
72–96 in
Thin To
24–36 in
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F

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