Winter Squash 'Uchiki Kuri'
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Add a touch of the exotic to your harvest with Uchiki Kuri, a Japanese winter squash prized for its teardrop shape and deep orange-red skin. The vibrant flesh is smooth, sweet, and nutty, perfect for roasting, soups, or baking. Compact yet prolific, this hardy variety stores exceptionally well through winter, offering both ornamental appeal and rich flavour. Its size and ease of use make it a favourite among home cooks and gardeners alike.
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Grow in full sun, in fertile, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of space to ramble. Water well in dry spells and harvest once the rind hardens in early autumn.
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Supplied in approx. 9cm pots.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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Plant in rich, well-drained soil that receives full sun. Plants require enough space to grow to their full potential. Water regularly to maintain an even moisture level in the soil, and mulch to keep moisture in and prevent weed growth. Harvest the squash in late autumn, once the skin has hardened and it has reached its full colour.Â