Pumpkin 'Red Kuri' - Cucurbita maxima

The 'Red Kuri' pumpkin is a trailing, high-yielding Hokkaido variety. The 1-1.5 kg fruit has an orange skin that is suitable for consumption. The yellow-orange flesh has a delicate, nutty-sweet flavor. The 'Red Kuri' pumpkin has good storage properties.

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Details:

Pre-cultivation: mid-April to end of May
Direct sowing outdoors: from May to mid-June
Planting outdoors: mid-May to mid-June
Germination time: 7 days at 22°C
Sowing depth: 2-3 cm, dark germinator

Growth height: climbing
Planting distance: 120-200 x 50-100 cm
Harvest time: August to November

Soil: deep, loose, humus-rich
Fertilization: Organic fertilizer or compost
Location: Sunny, partially shaded
Water consumption: High

Growing tips:

Pumpkins don't need to be pricked out and prefer moist, humus-rich soils in sunny, sheltered locations. The plants are heavy feeders, so it's beneficial to work mature compost into the soil before planting.

Pumpkins need a lot of space to grow, and their large leaves can sometimes overshadow their neighbors. Furthermore, they are more susceptible to fungal diseases if planted too closely together. During their early growth stages, the plants should be well protected from slugs. Adequate watering is essential, as too much water, and especially waterlogging, promotes root rot. Once the harvest size is reached, watering can be stopped to increase storage life.

After harvesting in the fall, pumpkins can be stored for several months with their skin intact. They are best stored in a well-ventilated place at 12-17°C; an earth cellar is ideal for this.

Mixed culture:

Good neighbors: beans and corn
Bad neighbors: cucumbers, potatoes and zucchini

Use:

The nutty-sweet 'Red Kuri' tastes particularly aromatic as a soup, baked vegetable, or puree. Its skin is edible.

Bag contents:

8 grain
Store in a cool, dry place.