Re: other curcubits
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: other curcubits
- From: S*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 18:19:21 EST
Scott,
It sounds like one of the "squash" gourds, probably cucurbita pepo. If the
seeds look like pumpkin or squash seeds, the it is definately in the cucurbit
family. Hard shell, or Lagenaria, gourds have a different looking seed. Most
of the Lagenaria type are light green or dark green with lighter green spots.
The multi colored and most of the warted types are C. pepo. The pepo types
will cross with the Jack Be Little pumpkins because they are the same family,
but this is only a concern if you plan to save seed. It will not affect the
look of the gourds or pumpkins in the current year, but you may get some
unusual looking pumpkin/gourds the next year. Most of the smaller types of
theses gourds will take about the same time tmature as your Jack Be Little
pumpkins, the larger ones a little longer. They can be dried the same way as
the hard shelled gourds, but in my experience are more prone to rot. Hope this
helps. email me if you want more info.
See You.
Steve
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