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Red Kuri Hokkaido Winter Squash
$4.50
Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity95 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18–24 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Red Kuri Hokkaido Winter Squash
Red Kuri Hokkaido Winter Squash Seeds grow a petite, teardrop-shaped winter squash that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Also called Hokkaido Squash, Red Kuri features a striking orange-red skin that stands out in the garden and on the table. Inside, it offers sweet, nutty, dense flesh that’s perfect for cool-season comfort cooking and winter storage.
Reaching maturity in about 95 days, Red Kuri produces 3–4 lb fruits on vigorous vines that thrive in full sun. The firm, fine-textured flesh holds up beautifully when roasted, pureed, or baked, making it an excellent choice for soups, stews, and even pies. Its reliable performance and versatile size make it a favorite for home gardeners who want gourmet-quality winter squash without oversized fruits.
If you’re looking for a winter squash that shines in both the garden and the kitchen, Red Kuri Hokkaido Winter Squash Seeds are a must-have. This Japanese-type squash delivers vibrant color, rich nutty flavor, and good storage capacity, so you can enjoy its sweetness long after harvest in roasted dishes, creamy soups, and cold-weather bakes.
- Days to Maturity: 95 Days
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sowing Depth: ½–1 Inch
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 Inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Fruit Weight: 3–4 Lbs
- Fruit Color: Orange-Red Rind/Golden Interior
- Fruit Type: Hubbard-Type
- Growth Habit: Vining
Catalog Page: 60
How to start
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ –1 Inch
Plant height
Bush or vining habit, 2–10 ft.
Botanical name
Cucurbita spp.
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ –1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18–24 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Red Kuri Hokkaido Winter Squash$4.50 · Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds
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