Squash 'Red Kuri'

Red Kuri squash ( Cucurbita maxima ), offered by seed company Northern Wildflowers, is a winter variety prized for its golden yellow flesh with a sweet, subtly nutty flavor.

Native to Asia, it is distinguished by its bright red-orange skin and tender texture, ideal for stews, soups or purees. Reaching 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) in height, it matures in 90 to 100 days.

Spread: 45 to 60 cm between plants
Plant height: Approximately 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet)
Quantity per pack: Usually 20 to 30 seeds
Companion plants: Corn, beans, sunflower
Enemy plants: Potatoes, other Cucurbitaceae

Red Kuri squash is perfect for enhancing your winter meals with its mild flavor and melting texture. Decorative and delicious, it fits just as well in a vegetable garden as in your recipes.