Hokkaido Squash 'Red Kuri' (Cucurbita maxima) organic seeds
- Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.79
Product number: BIO09 GTIN: 4250601200934
Description
Red Kuri is a widespread orange pumpkin with orange-yellow meat, now available as organic seed. Like most Hokkaido squashes, it does not need to be peeled before cooking. Very fine nut aroma. Delicious for cream soups. Fruit weight 1-1.5 kg. Stored right, the Red Kuri will last until February if it is harvested in September or October.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Cucurbitaceae |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | July, June |
| Main harvest | October, September |
| Root system | Shallow roots |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 150 cm |
| Good companion plants | Broccoli, Maize, Marigold |
| Bad companion plants | Cucumber, Dill, Potatoes |
Sowing and care
Preculture in April, plant plantlets outdoors in May. Keep a distance of 150cm between the individual squash plants. Likes heat and plenty of water. Harvest from July to September.
Other names
Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
German: Riesenkürbis, Gartenkürbis, Chörbse, Churbez, Kirbes, Plutzer, Winterkürbis
English: Squash, Winter squash, Giant pumpkin
French: Citrouille giraumon, Grosse courge
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