Red Kuri Squash Seeds

25 open-pollinated, non-gmo, and pesticide free heirloom Red "Uchiki" Kuri Japanese (Cucurbita maxima) winter squash seeds. Subtle sweet and nutty flavor. Good for baking, cooking, and soups. Grow to be 4-9 pounds. Originates from Kanazawa, Japan and stores well as a winter squash. Best to direct sow 0.5-1 in deep after last frost when soil reaches 65-70F. Sow in rich soil and direct sun. Place 24 in apart in small mounds. Keep soil evenly moist but don’t get leaves wet. Germinates in 7-14 days. Once vines develop, apply mulch. Protect seedlings if temps drop below 65F. Not frost tolerant. Plant with corn and beans. Ready to harvest in 90 days when stem is dry and skin is hard. Then place in a warm spot with circulation for 2 weeks to cure.