Description
Gourd ‘Fig Leaf’, also known as Gourd ‘Shark Fin’, is a perennial vine producing melon-sized fruit. Green and white skin. Young fruit can be eaten as zucchini. Older fruit used to thicken curries or soups. Black seeds can be roasted.
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Cucurbit filifolia
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Gourd ‘Fig Leaf’, also known as Gourd ‘Shark Fin’, is a perennial vine producing melon-sized fruit. Green and white skin. Young fruit can be eaten as zucchini. Older fruit used to thicken curries or soups. Black seeds can be roasted.
Best By | Dec 2025 |
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Distance Apart | 100cm |
Germination | 7-14 days |
Harvest | 120 days |
Lifecycle | Perennial |
Method | Direct Sow |
Packet Quantity | 6 seeds |
Season | Spring after frosts |
Sowing Months | December, November, October, September |
Depth to Sow | 15mm |
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