F1 Tropical Pumpkin / Calabaza, 30 seeds, vegetables

Description
Cucurbita moschata
Tropical pumpkin, Calabaza grows on a very long vining plant similar to other winter-type squashes. The leaves are mottled and grayish green in color. The fruits vary in size, shape, and color owing to out crossing and strain selection. The most common form of fruit weighs about 5-12 pounds, and is round and flattened a bit on the top and bottom. Its colors are mottled green or yellow and buff-cream. The light yellow-colored interior is firm and meaty, with a fairly large central cavity. The seeds are rather small for squash. The dried matted pulpy fibers at the seed edges give the seeds a somewhat ragged appearance.
Rich in carbohydrate, protein, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium.
Contains vitamin A, C, E.
May reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer and offers protect against heart disease.

Cooking information
It is eaten many different ways, such as in stews, cakes, and candies. Some recipes that call for pumpkin allow calabaza to be used in its place. The taste is smooth and somewhat sweet. The flower, is used as an ingredient in quesadillas in Mexican cuisine, and in pupusas in Salvadorian cuisine.
Ginger pumpkin dish with cilantro and garlic flakes.

How to grow
Calabaza tolerates hot weather conditions as well as other members of the cucurbit family. It is a tender crop easily injured by frost and freezes. It should be planted early in the spring as soon as the danger of frost is past. In frost-free areas of the state, calabaza may be planted from August through March. Even in Central Florida, fall production is possible in most years.
Since plants tend to be excessively vining, the rows should be spaced 6-9 feet apart, and the plants spaced 4 feet apart, in the row.
Bees are necessary to transfer pollen from the male to the female flowers.
Maturity period - Approximate 3 months

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For damaged item (supported by photo), please contact us within 3 days after item received. We will replace at our own cost. Seeds are living product. The growth of plant depends on grower's skill. Both climate and soil conditions as well as methods of cultivation can easily affect the crop performance and results. We are not responsible for the performance of the plants.