Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80–100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Naguri, also sold as Naguri Asian, is a Japanese hybrid kabocha on short, small-leaved vines that take little room. Fruit of 2 to 3 pounds looks like a small flattened dark green pumpkin with light green markings and holds deep yellow flesh. About 80 days.
Naguri traits
- Japanese kabocha hybrid
- Short, small-leaved vines
- Flattened dark green fruit of 2-3 lb with light green markings
- Deep yellow flesh; about 80 days
Good for
- Small gardens
- Simmering and tempura
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naguri this page | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
Naguri FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Naguri?
Naguri, also sold as Naguri Asian, is a Japanese hybrid kabocha on short, small-leaved vines that take little room. Fruit of 2 to 3 pounds looks like a small flattened dark green pumpkin with light green markings and holds deep yellow flesh.
How many days to maturity is Naguri?
Naguri is listed at 80–100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Naguri compare with other winter squash varieties?
Naguri: 80–100 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Naguri good for?
Naguri is grown for small gardens, simmering and tempura.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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