15 ~ Malabar Squash ~ Asian Spaghetti Squash ~ Shark Fin Melon Seeds, USA Grown

Description: 15 Malabar Squash ~ Asian Spaghetti Squash ~ Shark Fin Melon Seeds, USA Grown 2022 Crop + Bonus - FREE SHIPPING in USA The Malabar squash/gourd (Cucurbita Ficifolia) is also known by the common names of Fig Leaf Gourd, Chilacayote, Asian Pumpkin, Asian spaghetti Squash or Shark fin squash. The seeds, greens and flowers are edible in addition to the fruit. The fruit average out to 6 to 8 inches and weigh about 4 pounds but can occasionally reach 10 pounds per squash if conditions are sufficient. The vines for this annual plant is extremely vigorous and can be trellised or left to spread on the ground. Only one plant is required to produce fruit. In Spain this squash is used to make a jam known as "cabello de ángel" (angel's hair), "cabell d'àngel" in Catalan, that is used to fill pies, sweets and confectionery. In Portugal, where the fruit is known as "chila" or "gila", it is used extensively in the production of traditional Portuguese sweets and confectionery. In Chile, a jam is often made out of the fruit. In Costa Rica, it is traditional to make empanadas stuffed with sugared filling at Easter time. In Mexico seeds are used to make palanquetas, a sweet similar to peanut brittle. In Asia, the pulp strands are used to make soup, quite similar to shark fin soup, hence the name "shark's fin melon". This squash/gourd is widely cultivated and consumed in Asia for its medicinal properties believed to help people with diabetes. Several scientific studies have confirmed its hypoglycemic effect. It is used effectively to treat diabetes due to its high D-Chiro-Inositol content

Price: 5.55 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2023-08-15T03:03:54.000Z

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