Chilacayote, Shark Fin Melon

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Cucurbita ficifolia

Huge, vigorous vine native to South and Central America. Fruit has tender noodle-like flesh that are eaten cooked. Used young as mock shark fin cooked in broth, or when mature prepared as a sweet conserve. Black edible seeds candied as brittle. Edible young greens and flowers. Mature fruit stores for two or more years.

Frost tender. Sow into warm, fertile soil in full sun, or in short-season areas begin seedlings in a warm area and plant once danger of frost has passed. Large vines that can spread 10 metres or more.

5 seeds

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Cucurbita ficifolia

Huge, vigorous vine native to South and Central America. Fruit has tender noodle-like flesh that are eaten cooked. Used young as mock shark fin cooked in broth, or when mature prepared as a sweet conserve. Black edible seeds candied as brittle. Edible young greens and flowers. Mature fruit stores for two or more years.

Frost tender. Sow into warm, fertile soil in full sun, or in short-season areas begin seedlings in a warm area and plant once danger of frost has passed. Large vines that can spread 10 metres or more.

5 seeds

Cucurbita ficifolia

Huge, vigorous vine native to South and Central America. Fruit has tender noodle-like flesh that are eaten cooked. Used young as mock shark fin cooked in broth, or when mature prepared as a sweet conserve. Black edible seeds candied as brittle. Edible young greens and flowers. Mature fruit stores for two or more years.

Frost tender. Sow into warm, fertile soil in full sun, or in short-season areas begin seedlings in a warm area and plant once danger of frost has passed. Large vines that can spread 10 metres or more.

5 seeds