Cucuzzi (Italian Edible) gourds can be eaten like a squash. Gourds have light green smooth skin and pale yellow flesh and grow up 30-48” long and 2” wide. Plants grow 18-24” in height and have white blooming flowers. Sow seeds indoors for transplant or directly. Plant in the spring in full sun. Harvest gourds early when they are 6” x 1” for summer squash. After 55-80 days gourds will reach full maturity and are ready for harvest. Like squash eat them fresh stem or fry. They are flavorful when eaten and also make for a great ornamental piece. Their hard shell when dried makes them excellent for crafts as well.
