Cucurbita maxima 'Uchiki kuri'

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Squash
Uchiki kuri
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Uchiki kuri squash
Scientific Classification
Species: Cucurbita maxima
Synonyms
Red onion squash
Plant Data
Min germination temp: 21°C (70°F)
Max germination temp: 35°C (95°F)
Germination time: 13 days
Time to transplanting: +21 days
Time to harvesting: +92 days
Mature height: 50cm (19½in)
Mature spread: 100cm (39in)
Ideal pH range: 6.1 - 7.5
Sow spacing: 70cm (27in)
References: [1]
Hardiness Zones
Ideal Hardiness Zones
· · · · · · · · · · 10 11 12

Uchiki kuri is a trailing variety of squash, producing fruits with bright orange skin and nutty flavoured flesh. Fruits weigh up to 1.5kg.[2] Attractive orange-red rind with very descreet ribbing. Creamy yellow flesh.[3]

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