How long do sharkfin melons keep?
I read somewhere that sharkfin melons (Cucurbita ficifolia) keep for years, if kept dry. Is that really true? It seems an awesomely long time. I have some seeds on order, so even if no one else has experience here, I plan to find out.
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It's definitely an unusually long-lasting melon, although sources list a few different timeframes. Sowing New Seeds says
if kept in a cool, dry, frost-free place, they keep very well for several months, and reportedly over a year.
The Curious Gardener increases that:
If kept dry after harvest, a fruit can last several years.
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3-4kg each. Shark fin melons are treated like a winter squash, and harvested at the end of the season when they are mature. They will keep very well (several months, and reportedly over a year) in a cool, dry, frost-free place over the winter.Can you freeze shark fin melon?
Once cool, I will freeze it in portions to be added to soups, stews and curries as required. It turns out to be a good addition to a winter vegetable soup, with onion, carrot, parsnip, leek, potato and kale.What is shark fin melon good for?
Eating shark fin melon is said to help people with diabetes due to its high D-Chiro-Inositol content as explained in Wiki. It is also low in calories making it suitable for those who wants to lose weight.What does shark fin melon taste like?
Shark fin melons are best grown on a soil that is not too high in nitrogen. Planting out on an overrich soil makes them produce copious amounts of foliage. Plants should be given generous spacing \u2013 we would suggest 1-2m apart, to allow them space to trail. As with squashes, they should be watered in well.It's Amazing! Foods You Need To Eat and Grow Shark Fin Melon In Your Lifetime #鱼翅瓜
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