Buttercup Squash, Winter Squash 'Uchiki Kuri'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pensacola, Florida

Flossmoor, Illinois

Benton, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Flossmoor, IL | October 2009 | positive

Kuris are the most delicious squash I've ever tasted, and nearly impossible to find at grocers or farmers' markets in our area. Their da...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

These were productive and very tasty. The flesh was moist and baked well. I had a bumper crop of these and they kept well for several mon...Read More

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