Kabocha Squash, Japanese Pumpkin 'Red 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
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
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:

San Simon, Arizona

Menifee, California

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Vinton, Ohio

South Padre Island, Texas

Jensen, Utah

Madison, Wisconsin

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2007 | neutral

A 3-4 lb red hubbard type. requires 90- 100 days to maturity.

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2004 | positive

This is a very nice tasting, smallish winter squash. Approximately 75 days to mature. It's a striking red-orange color with dark salmon f...Read More

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