Ever heard of or eaten Wax Gourd?
Wax gourds, also known as winter melons, are arguably the largest cold season melons. They can grow as large 15 inches in diameter and weigh more than 30 pounds, which is a lot of food!
The Winter melon is historically a food staple of China, but was first cultivated in ancient Egypt. Cubed and/or sliced, winter melon can be simmered, steamed, braised or parboiled and added to stir frys. It is great in soups and also suitable for pickling and/or a tasty treat diced and candied. Another nice attribute is that whole winter melons will keep in a cool place for months.
Here's an open source guide to growing your own.
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