Hokkaido Red Kuri Pumpkin Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Hokkaido Red Kuri pumpkin, commonly known as Red Kuri squash in the United States, is a warm-season vining plant valued for its uniform, teardrop-shaped fruits and manageable growth habit. The plant produces moderately vigorous vines that require space and performs well in warm climates with consistent sunlight. It adapts to garden beds and open growing areas, thriving in fertile, well-drained soil. This variety establishes steadily and produces fruits during the late growing season under suitable conditions.

Features

• Moderately vigorous vines suitable for home gardens
• Adapted to warm-season cultivation
• Produces uniform, teardrop-shaped fruits
• Suitable for garden beds and small-scale cultivation
• Requires full sunlight and adequate spacing

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Common Name (US): Red Kuri Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Hokkaido Red Kuri variety
• Growth Habit: Spreading vine
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season: April–June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm soil (18–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; consistent moisture required
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 2–4 m
• Plant Spacing: 90–120 cm