Uchiki Kuri
Variety
Uchiki Kuri
Approved Data
created by steffen a. at 10.07.2019
Features
Geschmack
essbare Schale
saftig
süß
Color
Fruity stop
Location
Gewächshaus
warmer Standort
Hauswand/Mauer
Freiland
nährstoffreicher Boden
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Description
This variety is one of the most popular edible pumpkins. Its taste is excellent and it can be processed with peel. The finished pumpkin weighs about 1.5 kg. This variety ripens early and gives a high yield. The orange-red flesh tastes delicately like chestnuts and can be enjoyed raw, boiled or steamed.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Ideal for desserts, creams, cakes or pumpkin soup. It can be stored until winter if kept in a cool, dry place. Germination after approx. 1 week from approx. 12°C, optimally at 24°C. Warm feet with compost or horse manure are recommended. Protect from snails when young. Sensitive to frost. Harvest with approx. 5 cm long stalk for longer shelf life. Harvest the first fruits early.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
100 cm
Row spacing
150 cm
Seeding depth
3 cm
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Pests
Land snails
