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Red Kuri Squash
SquashCucurbita maxima
- Full sun
- Zones 3–11
- 92 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 48" spacing
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Baby red hubbard with appealing color and shape. Flesh is smooth in texture and great for pies and purées because specks of skin (being red) will not show. Also known as Orange Hokkaido. Avg. weight: 3-5 lb.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F, or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.