{"product_id":"cucurbita-maxima-uchiki-kuri-f1-winter-squash-seeds","title":"Cucurbita maxima Uchiki Kuri F1 | Winter Squash","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucurbita maxima Uchiki Kuri F1 | Winter Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucurbita maxima Uchiki Kuri F1 is a highly productive winter squash with striking deep orange skin and creamy yellow flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This vigorous variety performs well under a wide range of growing conditions and produces attractive fruits weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUchiki Kuri is primarily grown as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eedible winter squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but its rich orange colour and attractive fruit shape also make it suitable for autumn displays and decorative use. A reliable choice for home gardens, market gardens and professional vegetable production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uchiki Kuri F1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrop type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winter squash\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kabocha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep orange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e September–October\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 40 days*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarket use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Culinary and decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cspan\u003eThe supplier lists approximately 40 days to maturity. Actual maturity depends on the crop stage from which this period is calculated and on local growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Orange Winter Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUchiki Kuri is easily recognised by its beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep orange skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The fruits develop a rich, warm colour that makes this variety particularly attractive at harvest time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the fruits have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreamy yellow flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a beautiful contrast with the intensely coloured skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 kg per fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Uchiki Kuri is a practical size for home cooking while also being attractive for fresh-market sales and farm shops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigorous and Productive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUchiki Kuri is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous-growing and highly productive variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that performs well under a range of growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants develop strong trailing vines and should be given sufficient space to spread. A warm, sunny position, fertile soil and regular watering encourage strong growth and good fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts reliable productivity makes Uchiki Kuri suitable for both home gardeners and professional growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Culinary Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUchiki Kuri is primarily recommended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eculinary use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe creamy yellow flesh can be used in a wide range of autumn and winter dishes, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroasted squash, soups, purées, curries, risotto, casseroles and other cooked dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approximately 1.5 kg fruit size is especially convenient for household use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive for Autumn Displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intense orange skin also gives Uchiki Kuri excellent decorative value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly harvested fruits are attractive for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautumn arrangements, harvest displays and seasonal decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while remaining first and foremost an edible winter squash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Uchiki Kuri Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, according to local growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn cooler climates, start seeds indoors or under protection. Sow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 seed per pot or large plug cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover the seed with substrate and keep evenly moist during germination without waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter germination, provide seedlings with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Squash plants grow quickly, so avoid keeping them in small pots for too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant outdoors only after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm, sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter squash benefits from nutrient-rich soil. Before planting, incorporate well-rotted compost or other organic matter where needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly, particularly during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowering, fruit set and fruit development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Uchiki Kuri is vigorous and trailing, allow sufficient space between plants for healthy growth and good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main harvest period is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the fruits to mature fully and develop their characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep orange skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut mature fruits from the plant using a clean knife or secateurs, leaving part of the stem attached. 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