Uchiki Kuri Squash

Uchiki Kuri Squash

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Small round Japanese pumpkin with sweet orange flesh and tender skin. Ideal for roasting or soups, grows as a vigorous vine in warm climates during summer months.
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Plant Details

Common Name Uchiki Kuri Squash
Family Cucurbitaceae
Genus Cucurbita
Species Moschata
Variety Uchiki Kuri
Origin Japan
Blooming Vine flowers, yellow/orange (summer)
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.5 preferred for optimal nutrient uptake

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Watering

Consistent moisture is key; water deeply at the base to avoid foliage wetness and reduce mildew risk

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for at least 6 hours daily to ensure fruit development and sweetness

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks during growth phase, switch to low-nitrogen when flowering starts

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Pruning

Remove damaged or diseased vines promptly; prune suckers if space is limited in container growing

Pest Control Aphid Cucumber Beetle Squash Bug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
64° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
25000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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