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Pumpkin ‘Uchiki Kuri’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
Type: Tender Annual (Winter Squash)

Pumpkin ‘Uchiki Kuri’ is a stunning Japanese red kuri squash known for its vibrant orange skin, teardrop shape, and sweet, nutty chestnut-like flavour. This small winter pumpkin typically weighs 1–1.5kg, making it perfect for roasting, soups, curries, and baking. Highly productive and easy to grow, it stores well for months and adds a splash of autumn colour to any garden.

Plant Details
Type: Tender Annual (Winter Squash)
Height: 30–40cm
Spread: 1.5–2m (trailing habit)
Fruit Size: 1–1.5kg
Harvest: September – October
Position: Full sun; rich, well-drained soil

Growing Information
Sow: April – May indoors; direct sow after frost
Germination: 7–14 days at 18–24°C
Transplant: Harden off and plant out late May – early June
Spacing: 1m apart in all directions
Care: Water well in dry weather; feed monthly for best yields

Why You’ll Love It
Rich, sweet flavour with creamy texture
Compact fruit – ideal for smaller households
Excellent for roasting, soups & baking
Stores for 3–4 months in cool, dry conditions

Top Tip
Let fruits mature fully on the vine and cure in the sun for a week after harvest to improve storage and flavour.

Perfect For
Autumn harvests & winter storage
Roasted vegetable dishes & stews
Decorative kitchen gardens
Compact but productive squash growing

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