Whats long and hairy and Squashed?

Started by Andy H, August 08, 2011, 19:44:41

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Andy H

August 08, 2011, 19:44:41
Someone has on their plot a squash type leave growing up a wigwam with broad bean type looking things that are VERY hairy and soft(both hairs and pod) about 5" long and plant is about 5ft high with big squash like leaves.

The judges were not sure what they are either!!!

Andy H

August 08, 2011, 19:44:41

Jeannine

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August 08, 2011, 20:48:14
It could be immature fruit of Hairy Melon aka Hairy Cuke an Asian curcurbit.

XX Jeannine

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Andy H

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August 08, 2011, 21:21:47
ok thanks, never seen anything like it.

antipodes

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August 09, 2011, 10:57:40
The Serpente di Sicilia have very soft hairy leaves and the fruit are hairy too. You can tell by the very distinctive pretty white flowers. Mine are growing up a stake and are about 5 ft tall...
http://www.florablog.it/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/zucca-serpente-di-sicilia2.jpg
2012 - Snow in February, non-stop rain till July. Blight and rot are rife. Thieving voles cause strife. But first runner beans and lots of greens. Follow an English allotment in urban France: http://roos-and-camembert.blogspot.com

Uncle_Filthster

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August 09, 2011, 12:14:02
I was waiting for the punchline.  I'm sure I wasn't the only one!  ;D

1066

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August 09, 2011, 12:59:32
Quote from: Uncle_Filthster on August 09, 2011, 12:14:02
I was waiting for the punchline.  I'm sure I wasn't the only one!  ;D

my allotment neighbour  ;)  :D

Andy H

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August 09, 2011, 17:41:37
Thanks for the info, thats great!

Alex133

#7
August 11, 2011, 07:37:27
What do they taste like? Sounds a fun thing to grow.
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