Pumpkins 'Red Kuri' / 'Uchiki Kuri' / 'Solor'
- Product number: 215159
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
The colour of this pear-shaped pumpkin is deep orange-red. The fruits are a goldmine of vitamins and minerals. They weigh about 2-3.5 kg, smell of musk and taste (slightly) of chestnut. This is an original Hokkaido type.
Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without any problems. The growing tips can be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather provides the best shelf life. All pumpkins are edible! For some varieties, we list synonyms, which are the names under which the variety is also known. For other varieties, we list very similar varieties; if you have a clear preference for one of the varieties listed together, please state it clearly.
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Latin: Cucurbita maxima
Dutch: Pompoen
Also: Hokkaido pumpkin
English: winter squash
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
- Dutch: Pumpkin
- Also known as: Hokkaido pumpkin
- English: winter squash
