UCHIKI KIRI PUMPKIN SEEDS

Ushiki Kuri pumpkin /

squash seeds

Uchiki Kuri Squash also known as Red Kuri or Red Onion Squash is a little globe of orangeness. It weighs about 1.5kg and makes a useful sized dinner portion that stores well for up to 3 months in cool, dry conditions. Uchiki Kuri has a glossy red/orange outer skin with...

This variety of squash is well sort of and full of flavor. The skin is edible and therefore makes for fine dining.

Red kuri squash is a good source of fiber. It also provides vitamin A and vitamin C, some of the B vitamins, calcium, potassium, iron, riboflavin and thiamine. Low in calories and sodium, this deep-colored squash also contains beta-carotene.

Squash Uchiki Kuri Organic. A bright and colourful Japanese Hubbard-type squash that has very attractive orange-red skin. The yellow and creamy flesh is firm, very sweet and nutty. The plant grows vigorously in warm weather and should be well watered during growth and whilst fruits are swelling.

• A sunny spot protected from strong winds is essential.
• You have to drain the soil well and it has to be rich in humus, the more the better.
• Many winter Squash / Pumpkins like to sprawl out and need plenty of space.
• Vining Squash / Pumpkins require a larger area to run,
• whilst semi-vining and bush varieties of winter squash / courgette can be well contain.
• For an early start (Mid / Late Sep)
• place a single seed edgeways 1cm deep in seed compost in a 10cm pot.
• The critical part is temperature, these need at least 21Celsius continuous soil temperature
• (preferably more to maximise germination rates) until germinated,
• so a propagator, well heated greenhouse or airing cupboard is ideal
• Keep the soil moist – water copiously around the plants, not over them.
• Keep weed free to allow air circulation.
• Once the fruits start to swell feed every 14 days with a tomato type fertilizer,
• these are greedy plants.
• Limit larger fruiting varieties to 2-3 fruits (for giant pumpkins 1

What does Red Kuri squash taste like? After the the squash is cooked, it has an incredibly smooth and creamy texture. The flavor is nutty, mildly sweet, and a bit earthy — somewhat like chestnut.

R25 PER 5 SEEDS