Red Kuri is a distinctive Japanese heirloom winter squash celebrated for its striking appearance, exceptional culinary qualities, and space-efficient growth habit. Also known as Hokkaido or Baby Red Hubbard, this organically grown variety produces distinctive round to teardrop-shaped fruits with vibrant orange-red skin that creates immediate visual appeal in the garden and at market. Each fruit typically weighs approximately 3 pounds, providing ideal individual or family-sized portions with consistent sizing that simplifies harvest planning and storage management. The dense, golden-orange flesh delivers rich, slightly sweet flavor with creamy texture when cooked, making Red Kuri exceptionally well-suited for pies, purees, soups, and other applications where smooth texture and natural sweetness enhance culinary results. The relatively small seed cavity maximizes usable flesh, and the thin, edible skin eliminates peeling requirements—a significant advantage for culinary preparation. Red Kuri's semi-bush vine growth habit distinguishes it from sprawling winter squash varieties, making it exceptionally practical for space-limited gardens. The vines trellis beautifully, allowing vertical cultivation that maximizes garden space while improving air circulation and reducing disease pressure. This growth characteristic appeals to gardeners seeking efficient production methods and ornamental garden integration. The organically grown plants produce reliably throughout the season, delivering abundant yields even in variable growing conditions. The squashes develop excellent keeping qualities when properly cured, maintaining quality for several months in cool storage conditions. The thin skin and compact size make Red Kuri exceptionally convenient for storage and handling compared to larger winter squash varieties. Red Kuri matures in approximately 110 days, allowing ample time for complete fruit development before frost. Our organically grown, non-GMO heirloom seeds deliver germination rates of 70% or better, ensuring vigorous establishment. Each packet contains 25 seeds for generous planting options. Packaged in sustainable, recyclable materials, these seeds reflect our commitment to organic agriculture and environmental stewardship.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing squash in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These squash seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.