Squash Uchiki Kuri Seeds
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Squash Uchiki Kuri Seeds
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Squash Uchiki Kuri Seeds

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Cucurbita maxima

Uchiki Kuri is a much-loved Japanese winter squash, instantly recognisable for its red-orange, pear-shaped fruits and smooth yellow flesh. The flavour is savoury-sweet and gently nutty, with a dense texture that holds beautifully when cooked.

Each vine typically produces 5 to 6 fruits, averaging around 1.5 kg each. Easy to grow and reliable, Uchiki Kuri stores well through winter once cured, making it a favourite for both home cooks and professional kitchens.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

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Cucurbita maxima

Uchiki Kuri is a much-loved Japanese winter squash, instantly recognisable for its red-orange, pear-shaped fruits and smooth yellow flesh. The flavour is savoury-sweet and gently nutty, with a dense texture that holds beautifully when cooked.

Each vine typically produces 5 to 6 fruits, averaging around 1.5 kg each. Easy to grow and reliable, Uchiki Kuri stores well through winter once cured, making it a favourite for both home cooks and professional kitchens.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

  • Uchiki Kuri loves warmth and rich soil. Sow seeds indoors into small pots using peat-free organic potting compost, keeping temperatures at 20°C or above for good germination. Sow seeds point-side down, about 1.5-2cm deep, and keep evenly moist.

    Grow plants on in good light, then harden off and plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 90-120cm apart. Water regularly and allow fruits to fully mature on the vine.

    Sow indoors: April to early June

    Plant out: Late May to July

    Harvesting time: September to October

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • Uchiki Kuri is wonderfully versatile in the kitchen. Its savoury-sweet, nutty flesh works beautifully with a wide range of herbs, spices, and vegetables, making it ideal for salads, curries, stews, and soups. The dense texture holds its shape when cooked, and it can be used as a direct substitute for sweet potatoes in most recipes.

    Preparing Uchiki Kuri is simple. The skin is edible and softens when cooked, so there’s no need to peel, and the seeds can be roasted for a tasty snack. Delicious roasted in wedges, baked whole or halved, blended into soups, or stirred through risottos and grain dishes for comforting autumn and winter meals.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie