Can be eaten fresh as a Baby vegetable, and is prized as an Asian delicacy. A high percentage of large bottle-shaped fruits suitable for carving and decoration. Pale green fruits ripen to straw colour. Pest resistant. 4 metre vines.
Maturity 90 days from transplant.
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Lagenaria siceraria
| 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 | 6-12 |
100cm
|
Tender | 2 | 15 |
Transplant
|
Novelty
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
