FREE: CALABAZA(10 SEEDS)

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I DISCOVERED THIS INTERESTING GOURD AT A KOREAN SUPERMARKET, WHILE LOOKING FOR SEAWEED. VERY TASTY ABOUT THE SIZE OF A LARGE MELLON. I THOUGHT THE LISTA MEMBERS WOULD LIKE TO TRY IT..
The word calabaza is derived from the Persian term for melon (kharbuz). The French term "calabasse", and hence "calabash", is based on the older Spanish.] In common use the French term "calabash" refers to a gourd native to the African continent, while "calabaza" refers to a gourd native to the Americas. In North America, the word "calabaza" refers to any of several species of tropical gourds of the genus Cucurbita. Two common species native to the Caribbean are C. moschata and C. maxima. The widespread species C. foetidissima specifically identifies "calabaza" as one of its common names. The Spanish "calabacera frasco" [literal translation; bottle-shaped gourd] refers specifically to C. foetidissima. Local names for "large green or yellow
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.[6] The taste is smooth and somewhat sweet. Calabaza is a good source of beta-carotene, some of which can be converted into Vitamin A.[cit