Description
Kurihomare Kabocha Squash (Winter Type) 2294. Open Pollinated.
Approximately 10 seeds per packet (10-12 seeds per gram)
The Kurihomare Kabocha Squash is a stunning winter squash celebrated for its superior culinary qualities. This variety produces large, glossy green fruits that average 2.27 kg in size, setting well on vigorous vines. Inside, the flesh is a bright yellow with a wonderfully sweet, nutty flavour and a highly desirable, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for baking, roasting, or using in stews and soups, Kurihomare is a must-grow for winter storage.
Quick Seed Details
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Type: Vining Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima)
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Fruit: Large, glossy green, average 2.27 kg, bright yellow flesh
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Features: Exceptional sweet, nutty flavour; desirable melt-in-your-mouth texture; excellent storage quality; high yield potential on vigorous vines.
Nutritional Information
Kabocha squash is an incredibly healthy addition to your winter diet. The bright yellow flesh is packed with Vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and Vitamin C. It also provides good amounts of dietary fibre and complex carbohydrates, making it a warming and sustaining winter food.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Winter squash requires a long, warm season and plenty of space to sprawl.
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Sow Outdoors: Direct sow seeds into rich, well-drained soil after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is thoroughly warm (late May to early June). Plant seeds in hills or mounds.
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Sow Indoors (Optional): Start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting using biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance.
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Germination: Seed typically germinates in 7 to 10 days.
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Planting Depth: 2.5 cm
- Seed Spacing: 40 cm
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Thin to: 2 to 3 plants per hill (about 60 cm apart)
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Row Width: 240 cm (allow vines to sprawl)
Provide a site with Full Sun and consistently moist soil. Reduce watering once the fruits mature. Harvest Time is approximately 100 days after planting, when the vines begin to die back and the rind is hard and resistant to scratching. Cure in the sun for 10 days before storing in a cool, dark place.
Why Kurihomare Kabocha Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If flavour and texture are your top priorities for winter squash, the Kurihomare is the clear winner. Its sweet, dense flesh and excellent storage life ensure you have gourmet-quality, homegrown squash to enjoy all winter long. The vigorous vines ensure a strong, reliable harvest.
SCOUT IPPM
OSC Seeds recommends using SCOUT IPPM to evaluate pests and pollinator populations in your cucurbit crops. Developed in partnership with the University of Guelph and Pollinator Partnership Canada, the SCOUT IPPM app uses scientific data and government guidelines to set action recommendations for growers. Free download is available on App Store and Google Play.
