Uchiki Red Kuri
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
🍁🔥 Uchiki Red Kuri Squash Seeds
Japanese heirloom. Chestnut-sweet. Silky, rich, and unbelievably versatile.
Meet Uchiki Red Kuri, the iconic Japanese kabocha-type squash with fiery orange skin and luxuriously smooth flesh.
Thin-skinned, deeply sweet, and famously nutty — like chestnut and butternut had a gifted child who studied abroad and came back refined.
This is the squash chefs hoard.
This is the squash soups dream of becoming.
🌱 Why Grow Uchiki Red Kuri
| Feature | Why it matters |
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| Heirloom Japanese variety | Culinary pedigree, superior flavour |
| Thin edible skin | No peeling needed — praise be 🙌 |
| Dense, velvety flesh | Gourmet texture for soups & roasts |
| High productivity | Expect multiple 3–5 lb fruits per plant |
| Cold-tolerant for a squash | Great for northern gardeners |
| Cures & stores beautifully | Improves in sweetness |
Type: Cucurbita maxima (kabocha group)
Days to maturity: ~90–100 days
Fruit: ~3–5 lbs each
🍽 Flavour & Cooking Notes
Flavor profile?
Roasted chestnut + sweet potato + hazelnut butter.
Texture?
Silky, creamy, custard-soft perfection.
Best uses:
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Soup that makes restaurant soups embarrassed
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Roasted wedges with miso + maple
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Tempura (traditional + mind-altering)
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Purées, gnocchi, and velvety mash
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Dessert fillings (Japanese pumpkin cheesecake 🔥)
Skin is edible — it softens and melts into the dish.
Lazy cooks & Michelin chefs both love it.
👨🌾 Growing Notes
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Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost
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Transplant after soil warms
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Prefers rich, well-drained soil & consistent moisture
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Give room — vines want to stretch
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Cure after harvest for max sweetness
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Stores 2–4 months easily
This squash rewards patience and compost… like a toddler, but delicious.
💡 Who Will Love It
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Growers seeking top-tier flavour
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Fans of Japanese cooking & kabocha squash
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Small-space growers — high return per plant
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Chefs, foodies, CSA farmers, backyard legends
🌟 Quick Highlights
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Deeply sweet, chestnut-like flavour
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Thin edible skin — minimal prep
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Reliable, high-yielding heirloom
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Perfect for soups, roasts, baking
Think of it as the Ferrari of fall squash — classy, powerful, and built for people who care about flavour.
Uchiki Red Kuri
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.
