Heirloom. A striking red-orange winter squash from Japan. Has 3-8 lb. teardrop-shaped fruits with golden flesh that is dry, smooth, rich, & sweet. Kuri is Japanese for chestnut, a tribute to the nutty flavor it has. It is great sliced, steamed, & baked and very versatile - a nice size for making pies, soups, desserts, tarts, cakes, pancakes, lasagna, risotto, & side dishes. It is a great yielding & keeping variety. Vines: 4-6 feet. Exposure: sun. Days to maturity: 92. (CUCURBITA maxima 'Red Kuri')