The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Cucurbita maxima. Kurin’s intensely orange flesh has a moist, fluffy texture and truly outstanding nutty-sweet, buttery flavor. Besides being absolutely delicious, kabochas are chock full of natural vitamin A, antioxidants and phytonutrients. These beauties are a breeze to grow; you can even easily train them up a trellis. Once harvested, the squashes will keep for months.
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | nights above 50°F | well drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0–7.5 | consistent watering; avoid getting foliage wet |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 seedlings per mound | 95 |
- Additional instructions: Despite its name, winter squash is grown in the summer. The name comes from the fact that the mature fruits can be stored for winter eating. Pumpkins are also types of winter squash. Encourage bees for best pollination. To save space, vines can be trained up fences, trellises or tepees.[3] [1]
- Harvesting instructions: Winter squashes need to mature properly, so don’t harvest until vines have died back and squashes’ exterior rinds are fully dark green and tough enough to resist piercing with a fingernail. Then cut squashes from vines, leaving a good stem handle. Cure in the sun for about 10 days, before storing in a cool dry place where they will keep for months. To prepare, cut squash in half and bake until tender. Flesh is tender, nutty, sweet and totally delicious.[1]
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests: Aphids, Armyworms, Crickets, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Darkling beetles, Driedfruit beetles, Earwigs, Flea beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Leafminers, Loopers, Nematodes, Seedcorn maggot, Snails/slugs, Spider mites, Squash bug, Stink bugs, Thrips, Whiteflies, Wireworms
- Disease: Curly top, Damping off, Downy mildew, Fusarium crown and foot rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot (Pythium and Phytophthora spp.), Verticillium wilt, Viruses, White mold
Useful Resources
- https://www.reneesgarden.com/products/kurin
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/vegetables/vegetable-planting-chart/
- http://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/squash/index.html
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