What a fun plant to grow, folks!
Considered an edible gourd, this one does double duty. When picked at the 10" stage, the fruits are eaten either raw or gently cooked/stir-fried. Delicious. If left to mature on the vines, they tend to gain in size, become hollow inside, and the outer skin becomes hard like many other gourds. Great for crafts or other decorations. One of my friends even made a didgeridoo out of one for me!

Train them up a fence or trellis for the straightest fruit or let them sprawl on the ground for a more curved/twisted product.

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