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Growing Gourd, also summer squash

Sow direct. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed.
Best planted at soil temperatures between 20°C and 30°C.

Keep well watered. Need protection from frosts.

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Culinary hints - cooking and eating Gourd

Pick when colour changes.
Peel and cut up or cut in slices with peel on
Microwave or steam or bake

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See planting calendar for these countries and climate zones

Australia - cool/mountain,   Australia - sub-tropical,   Australia - temperate,   Australia - tropical,   New Zealand - cool/mountain,   New Zealand - sub-tropical,   New Zealand - temperate  

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