A beautiful and productive winter squash, ‘Red Kuri’ is known for its vibrant orange-red skin, sweet nutty flavour and smooth, dense flesh. Selected by River Cottage, it’s a reliable and rewarding variety for home growers.
Often compared to chestnut or pumpkin in flavour, ‘Red Kuri’ produces medium-sized fruits that are perfect for roasting, soups and hearty seasonal dishes. Its rich taste and velvety texture make it a favourite in the kitchen.
Vigorous and easy to grow, this variety spreads well and delivers generous harvests when given space and warmth.
- Organic winter squash variety selected by River Cottage
- Bright orange-red fruits with sweet, nutty flavour
- Smooth, dense flesh ideal for cooking
- Reliable, productive and easy to grow
- Suitable for beds, raised beds and larger spaces
- Excellent for roasting, soups and autumn dishes
A flavour-packed squash that brings colour, warmth and abundance to the garden and kitchen.
Red Kuri Squash Organic Seeds by River Cottage
Sowing:
Sow indoors from April to May, placing seeds on their side around 2–3cm deep in individual pots. Alternatively, sow outdoors from late May to June once the risk of frost has passed.Germination:
Typically takes 7–10 days in warm conditions.Planting out:
Transplant once plants are well established and all risk of frost has passed. Space around 90–120cm apart to allow for spreading growth.Position:
Prefers a warm, sunny and sheltered position.Soil:
Grow in rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil, ideally improved with compost or well-rotted manure.Care:
Water regularly and feed throughout the growing season. Mulching helps retain moisture and supports strong growth.Harvesting
Harvest from September to October, once skins have hardened and developed full colour. Cut fruits with a short stem attached and allow to cure in a warm, dry place before storing.
Top tip
Leave fruits to mature fully on the plant - this improves both flavour and storage life.