Squash, Kurinishiki Kabocha Winter Squash Seeds

Original price was: 1.600 KD.Current price is: 1.280 KD.

‘Kurinishiki’ is a small (3—4 pound), reliable kabocha squash. Kabocha means “pumpkin” or “winter squash” in Japanese and are traditionally made into soups or tempura. Use it just like any other winter squash, and the possibilities are endless. Similar to a sweet potato in flavor and texture, this squash is a favorite in many Asian countries. Allow room for vines ranging 4’—12′ long. Stores up to 5 months.
Seed Count: 10 Seeds

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima (hybrid)

Days to Maturity: 95 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Native: Argentina and Uruguay

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: 4’–12′ vines

Variety Information: 3–4-pound, flattened globe-shape fruits are dark, greenish-gray with pale green striping. Flesh is yellow-orange, very sweet, and smooth when cooked.

Attributes: Long Storage

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ½–1″

Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 4’–12′ apart

Thinning: When 3″ leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound

Growing Info.:

Harvesting: Harvest when the squash’s rind is hard enough that you can’t dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don’t break it off) leaving 2″ of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash.

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Weight 0.015 kg
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