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Pkt (≈ 25 seeds)
25g (≈ 150 seeds)
Oval fruits are harvested when 8-10" long. Plants will produce tender, vitamin rich fruit until frost if all fruits, are harvested before they mature. Delicious in pies or cut into serving-size pieces and baked, steamed, broiled, or mashed.
Plant: Direct seed at about the frost free date into rich, fertile soil. Usually sown in groups of 4-6 seeds and thinned to the 2 strongest plants per group.
Care: Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread.
Harvest: Shortly before fall frost cut from plant, leaving a portion of stem attached. Skin should be dark green and firm.
Your Health: Excellent source of fiber and vitamin A; also supplies minerals and vitamins B & C.