{"product_id":"squash-japanese-red-kuri-orange-hokkaido-hubbard","title":"Squash - Japanese Red Kuri, \"Orange Hokkaido\" Hubbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Red Kuri is also known as Orange Hokkaido, Baby Red Hubbard \u0026amp; Uchiki Kuri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a very prolific and early squash. This is a sought after delicacy by chefs and markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is smooth and dry with a sweet and delicate nutty flavor. This squash makes excellent stews, gratins, soups, veggie tarts, desserts, cakes, pancakes, risottos \u0026amp; lasagna. Its absolutely perfect for the home gardener due to it's small size, but big flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds indoors 4 weeks before the last spring frost, or direct sow outdoors when soil temperatures are above 65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun, well-drained fertile soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Space: 2–3 seeds per mound, 4–6 feet apart. Thin to 1–2 plants per mound when the leaves are 3 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater consistently, especially during flowering and fruiting. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize before planting and during the growing season. If leaves turn yellow, you can fertilize the seedlings with fish emulsion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips: P\u003c\/strong\u003elant pollinator-attracting flowers nearby, such as cosmos, coneflowers, sunflowers, or borage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarvest when the rind is hard and the stem is about 2 inches long, usually 80–95 days after planting. Cut the squash from the vine with a sharp knife, leaving 2–3 inches of the stem attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring: \u003c\/strong\u003eCure the squash in the sun for about 10 days before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450966364217,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Squash_-_Japanese_Red_Kuri_Orange_Hokkaido_Hubbard.webp?v=1788657203","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/squash-japanese-red-kuri-orange-hokkaido-hubbard","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}