Red Kuri Squash
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
5 Seeds
🎃 Red Kuri Squash Seeds
Cucurbita maxima
A Japanese heirloom with unmistakable charm 🇯🇵✨, Red Kuri Squash produces teardrop-shaped fruits with brilliant orange-red skin 🧡🔥. Inside, its golden flesh is sweet, nutty, and chestnut-like 🌰🍯 — a true gourmet squash prized in both home kitchens and fine dining. Compact vines yield reliable harvests of these versatile winter squash, perfect for roasting, soups, and purées. Hardy, long-storing, and highly productive 🌱🥕.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Sweet 🍯, nutty 🌰, with chestnut + pumpkin richness 🎃.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🥘 Roast wedges for caramelized, nutty flavor
🥣 Purée into creamy soups & velvety sauces
🥗 Dice into grain bowls or salads for autumn flair
🥧 Bake into pies, breads & muffins for sweet depth
🍛 Use in curries & stews for chestnut-like texture
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Red Kuri Squash is the chef’s chestnut pumpkin 🎃👨🍳🌰. With its glowing orange-red skin and rich nutty-sweet flesh, it transforms soups, roasts, and baked goods into gourmet fare. A squash that delivers visual beauty + refined flavor, perfect for both rustic farm-to-table dishes and polished restaurant menus.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Vigorous vines, spreading 6–10 ft
🎃 Fruits are teardrop-shaped, 3–5 lbs average
🌞 Thrives in full sun, fertile, well-drained soil
⏱ Matures in 85–95 days
📦 Excellent storage squash, lasting months when cured
✨ Quick Facts:
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Latin Name: Cucurbita maxima (‘Red Kuri’)
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Habit: Annual, vining
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Fruit Size: 3–5 lbs, teardrop-shaped
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Flavor: Sweet, nutty, chestnut-like
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Culinary Uses: Roasts, soups, curries, baking
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Special Use: Long-storing, high-yield heirloom
Red Kuri Squash
Seeds of Variety
Squash Worth Growing
From tender summer zucchinis to sweet, storage-friendly winter squash, these seeds deliver abundance and versatility. Selected for strong germination, vigorous growth, and prolific yields, our squash varieties thrive in the garden and shine in the kitchen. Roast them, stuff them, grill them, or store them for winter meals — squash brings flavor and nourishment across the seasons.
From Garden to Table
Premium Squash Varieties
Our squash seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, and chosen for their adaptability and diverse culinary uses. From buttery butternut and hearty acorn to colorful delicata and versatile zucchini, each variety offers high yields and reliable performance. Grow them for quick summer harvests or long-lasting winter storage — squash is a crop that keeps on giving. With Casa Verde, you’re not just planting squash, you’re cultivating abundance, nutrition, and seasonal flavor.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
