turk's cap squash

1. How do you grow Turk turban squash?
2. How do you know when to pick turban squash?
3. How do you cut a turban squash?
4. Which gourds are edible?
5. How do you eat butternut squash seeds?

How do you grow Turk turban squash?

squash 'Turks Turban'

Growing Instructions:Sow two seeds to a 10cm pot in late spring in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill. Pot on seedlings as they grow, then harden off carefully and plant out in a sunny, sheltered spot once all threat of frost has passed. Leave 30cm between each plant and protect from slugs.

How do you know when to pick turban squash?

Wait to harvest turban squash until its rind is tough and the colors are deep. Plan to harvest fruit before a frost, if possible; if not then, right after a light frost has killed the vine.

How do you cut a turban squash?

8 turban squash lessons

1. 1) Raw turban squash kind of smells like canned chickpeas. ...
2. 2) There is no easy way to cut up a turban squash. ...
3. Step one: Take a slice off each side of the bottom, larger section. ...
4. Step two: Cut it in half horizontally (yellow line below). ...
5. Step three: Remove the seeds (they're huge!) and cut it up however you can.

Which gourds are edible?

The most commonly eaten gourds are Asian. Again, they are picked young and under ripe to ensure less harsh flavor. Among these are sponge (or Luffa) and bottle (or Calabash). There is also an Italian gourd called cucuzza.

How do you eat butternut squash seeds?

They can be roasted and salted, or, you can spice them. Either way, they're an enjoyable nutritional snack. While the squash seed shell (or hull) is edible, you may choose to boil or roast them and discard the hull and use just the kernel, known as pepitas.