FREE: Seeds from a Flaming Orange Caribbean Pumpkin

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The "Caribbean Pumpkin", or Calabaza (Cucurbita moschata) is high in Vitamins A and C, and high in Potassium.

Its flavor is a cross between pumpkin and sweet potato, and is often used in pies, hearty soups, and stews.

The leaves, and flowers of the Calabaza can also be eaten.

Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus are the most crucial nutrients necessary to be successful with this fruit.

The vines are known to grow 2 feet a day once well established, and the plant grows easily in many parts of the US (pretty much any zone where pumpkins will grow).

Before attempting to germinate soak your seeds overnight.
http://growitfromseed.com/growing-calabaza-auyama-seed-story
-bought-fruit/

Vines can reach as long as 50 feet!

Generally fruit is mature 100-115 days from the seedling stage, however some new strains can be harvested in 80 days.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/666703/Future-of-pumpkins
-Calabaza-is-easier-to-grow-and-tastes-better.html?pg=all

Harvest fruit before frost sets in.

Calabaza be stored safely for 2 weeks even at temperatures of 80-85 Degrees Fahrenheit, and for 3 months @ 50-55 Degrees F.

For complete instructions go to; http://www.desu.edu/sites/default/files/Calabaza.pdf

If you win you'll get 10 beautiful white seeds edged in golden orange.

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