Category Cucurbitaceae – Pumpkin family

Cucurbitaceae

Melon

Botanical name : Cucumis melo Common name : Honeydew Melon, Rockmelon, Armenian cucumber Images Growing for seed Rockmelons and honeydew melons are grown in exactly the same way as they are for eating production with the exception that they must be…

Choko

Botanical name : Sicyos edulis Synonyms : Sechium edule, Chayota edulis Common name : Chayote, Choko, Mirliton Images Growing for seed Growing chokos for seed is exactly the same as growing for eating. They are frost tender and prefer warmer temperatures…

Watermelon

Botanical name : Citrullus lanatus Common name : Watermelon, Citron melon, Jam melon Growing for seed Watermelons are cross-pollinated by insects and continuously flower over their growing season. They will need to be isolated from other watermelon varieties by at…

Cucumber

Botanical name : Cucumis sativus Common name : Cucumber, gherkin, slicing cucumber, pickling cucumber, Lebanese cucumber, burpless cucumber. Images Growing for seed Cucumbers are warm weather annuals. When growing for seed the fruit are left on the vines for much…

Caigua

Description Botanical name : Cyclanthera pedata Synonyms : Cyclanthera pedata var edulis Common name : Caigua, Pepino Relleno, Achocha, ladies slipper, Stuffing Cucumber Images Growing for seed Selection Diseases & Pests (Optional section) Harvest Processing Cultivation History Uses Other Resources…

Pumpkin, Zucchini & Squash

Botanical name : Cucurbita spp. Common name : Zucchini, Courgette, Pumpkin, Summer squash and some Gourds Overview Pumpkins and zucchinis can cause some confusion for seed savers as the common names may refer to varieties from four different species. Members…

Smooth Luffa

Botanical name : Luffa cylindrica Synonyms :  Common name : Smooth Luffa Can be eaten when immature. Leave on the vine until fully matured and dry. When the skin and seeds are removed you are left with a fibrous skeleton which can…