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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Argentina and Uruguay
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Red Kuri Winter Squash Seeds
Cucurbita maxima
3–4 pound, teardrop-shaped, reddish-orange fruits; 2-3 fruits per plant. Other names include 'Baby Red Hubbard', 'Orange Hokkaido', and 'Uchiki Kuri'.
Planting Squash
Days to Maturity
95 days
Plant Spacing
2–3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 2 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 4'–6' |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2–3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When 3" leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow in 4" biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Sonyaa C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/1/26Excellent
Quick and easy germination. Grew well until SVB attacked. Pictured here is my biggest one. Will definitely grow again in the fall. Highly recommended!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/1/26Hey Sonyaa,
We're so happy to hear about your excellent germination and growth with our Red Kuri Winter Squash Seeds! That's one impressive squash in your photo - what a beauty! Sorry to hear about the SVB troubles, but we love that you're planning to try fall growing next time. That's such a smart strategy! Thanks for the high recommendation and for sharing your Red Kuri squash success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JudithRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/245 Stars
Everything arrived on time and well packaged.
- JudithVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/245 Stars
Everything arrived on time and well packaged.
- SummerVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/2/245 Stars
Sprouted fast, I'd plant a couple though to get more fruit and be sure they're all pollinated
- SummerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/2/245 Stars
Sprouted fast, I'd plant a couple though to get more fruit and be sure they're all pollinated