The Maori Kamo Kamo or Kumi Kumi Marrow or Pumpkin is green and ribbed, growing approximately 1 to 1.5 kg and 30cm long. Can be used fresh as an ordinary marrow but when fully matured the skin dries and hardens, making this vegetable suitable for winter storing.
Matures 110 days from transplant.
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Cucurbita pepo
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 7-14 |
200cm
|
Tender | 2 | 15 |
Transplant
|
Gourmet Vegetable
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
