PUMPKIN: RED KURI / HOKKAIDO / POTIMARRON

(CUCURBITA MAXIMA)

 

A popular Japanese heirloom with striking orange skin & flesh.

They grow up to 3kg in size and are teardrop in shape very versatile in the kitchen. Our favourite way to prepare them is to cut the top off, scrape out the seeds and a fine layer of flesh, then stuff the whole pumpkin with either a mince or bean mix and roast.

You then have an edible “pumpkin bowl” of hearty goodness!

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT, NOV, DEC

Temperate:  SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: AUG – NOV

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.0-7.5

Rich well-drained soil.

 

GROWING TIPS

Plant seed 2.5cm deep,

transplant or thin to 1 metre apart.

Protect seeds from birds/rodents with an upturned pot.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

80 – 95 Days from sowing.

 

APPROX 6 SEEDS

 

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY