NEW GUINEA BEAN / Doodhi / Italian edible gourd / Lauki / Cucuzza seeds

New Guinea Bean

Lagenaria siceraria

also known as Italian edible gourd, gourd cucuzzi, Indian squash, bottle gourd, calabash gourd, doodhi, lowki, Lauki

8 seeds

This is an unusual italian heirloom, which is actually a squash. The fruits are long - growing 60-100cm in length and are pale green with flesh said to taste similar to green beans. Great in curries.
Sow in Spring and Summer or Sp-Su in warm northern areas.
Sow 20mm, seedlings emerge 5-8 days, space 90cm apart.
Harvest once they are of a desirable length