Ever wondered why we cut big toothy grins in hollowed-out orange pumpkins? It goes right back to pagan times, pre-dating the birth of Christ: there was a…
Cucurbita genus (Marrow). There are around 25 species of succulent annuals or perennials from Tropical America in this genus. They have trailing stems and rough, triangular-green leaves, which are lobed. Clusters of bell-shaped, single flowers are orange-yellow and large.
Annuals or Perennials, Succulents
Tropical America
Culinary, ornamental.
Harvesting may start in mid summer and may end in mid autumn. Fairly easy to grow.
Aphids, slugs and cucumber beetles.
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