Winter squash - Meruhen, botanical illustration

Winter squash - Meruhen

Cucurbita maxima

Fruiting vegetables Vital Seeds
£2.50
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Discover the incredible Meruhen winter squash, originally from Japan. It's a truly special variety with exceptionally sweet and rich flavour—possibly even sweeter than butternut! Its flesh is slightly starchier, giving it a velvety texture that particularly shines in hearty soups and luscious sauces. The fruits are beautifully round, with dark green skin sometimes accented by pale green-grey stripes. Whether you’re growing for the kitchen or simply admiring its beauty, Meruhen promises to deliver both flavour and style. (Approximate seed count - 10)

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Botany

Latin nameCucurbita maxima
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusCucurbita

Producer

Vital Seeds

Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK

Country: UK

Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk

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