Cucurbita moschate An unusual ‘pumpkin’ in that it’s delicious while still young, picked and eaten like a squash or zucchini. Allowed to mature the skin hardens then Tromboccini should be eaten like a pumpkin. Not as sweet as some it still has great flavour and texture. When baked we added herbs and spices which it absorbed beautifully. Great watching the vines spread either on ground where squashes will ‘curl’ or on fence lines where squashes will hang straight.
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Lagenaria siceraria You’ll note by the unusual seed that this is not of the pumpkin or squash family and should be eaten when young like a zucchini. And it’s delicious by all the taste tests. Creamy with great texture. Growing conditions are much like the ‘squash’ Tromboccini and again watching these vigorous plants grow is a delight. Highly recommended and rare. -
Solanum lycopersicum L. Perfectly round dark red/black fruits with rich, sweet flavour growing on indeterminate plant that needs staking. Research show its origins start in Florida and has been very popular here for the last 5 years. If you have problems with birds these are great because they cant see them! When green fruit starts getting a red hue you know they're ready. -
Pisum sativum Climber up to 1.5 metres with beautiful purple/pink flowers which turn into stunning purple pods. Eat when young to maximise the sweetness. -
Pisum sativum This golden podded pea is lovely. It can be used as a sugar snap or podded pea. It is truly tender with pink flowers and buttercup yellow peas.
