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Uchiki kuri

Winter Squash

Plant profile - Uchiki kuri

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Variety

Winter Squash

Type

Japanese 'Hubbard' type squash

Indeterminate

Growing Conditions

Outdoors, vining type, over arch or trellis

Sow

March-May

Plant on/out

May

Harvest

Sept - Oct

Position

Full sun

Plant Height

100-180cm

Plant Spread

60-90cm

Tasting notes and description

Roasted Uchiki Kuri brings out its sweet and nutty flavour.

Uses

Harvested fruits can be stored up to 3-5 months. In Japan, it is traditionally eaten braised in stock as a winter vegetable.