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Japanese Red Kuri Squash

Japanese Red Kuri Squash

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  • Certified Organic
  • Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) recommended
  • Ships as a 4" plant

Growth Timeline

  • Growing Season: Most fruits/veggies have their peak growing season starting in spring and extending through fall. They need a runway of consecutive warm days and nights (from 60-90) to produce fruit.
  • First Harvest: Fruits/veggies take 2-3 months to bear fruit and/or reach ripeness.
  • Final Harvest: Fruits/veggies start to give out between late summer and early fall in most climates. Some plants, such as strawberries, will become dormant in winter before popping back into action in for spring, but most fruiting plants will need to be replaced after their season is over.

Growing Zone

Grows best in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Most fruits and veggies prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in colder climates. Refer to the following guidelines concerning extreme weather:

COLD CLIMATES

  • Fruits/veggies require nighttime temperatures to consistently be in the 50s or above to survive.

WARM CLIMATES:

  • Fruits/veggies are made for the heat and will do fine with temperatures above 90 degrees.

To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.

More Fruit & Veggie Tips

Support Trailing Plants: Unless you are growing smaller plants (jalapeño or micro-tomatoes) you might want to use stakes, trellises, or cages to support the plants as they grow. This will prevent them from sprawling on the ground. Train the vines to grow vertically for better air circulation and easier harvesting.

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Japanese Red Kuri is a beautiful heirloom winter squash prized for its vibrant red-orange skin, rich golden flesh, and exceptional flavor. The name “Kuri” means chestnut in Japanese, a nod to its sweet, nutty taste.

The teardrop-shaped fruits weigh 3–8 pounds and contain dry, smooth, richly flavored flesh that cooks beautifully. Red Kuri squash is incredibly versatile in the kitchen and works well in soups, pies, desserts, risotto, lasagna, pancakes, tarts, and baked dishes.

Plants produce 4–6 foot vines, are high yielding, and store well after harvest. They thrive in full sun and mature in approximately 92 days, making them a dependable choice for both home gardens and culinary use.

This 4" potted Japanese Red Kuri squash is perfect for gardeners looking to grow a visually striking squash with outstanding flavor and versatility.

  • Fruit Weight: 3–8 lbs
  • Flesh Color: Golden yellow
  • Flavor: Sweet, nutty (chestnut-like)
  • Shape: Teardrop
  • Vine Length: 4–6 feet
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Days to Maturity: ~92 days
  • Uses: Soups, baking, pies, risotto, desserts
  • Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima ‘Red Kuri’

Organically grown and shipped with care—perfect for roasting, baking, and growing a classic Japanese winter squash with chestnut-like flavor.

We take great care to ensure our seedlings are healthy and well-established before they’re shipped. We pre-germinate the organic seeds and grow them up to 12 weeks before shipping them as mature plants ready for transplant. Seedlings typically arrive within 1-4 days. For more information, see our shipping policy.