potimarron seeds

[Polly Fouracre]

A local martial arts school is looking for volunteers to grow potimarrons. I had never heard of these pumpkin-like veg. before but apparently they are highly nutritious and taste like a mixture of carrot, squash and chestnut.
The school supplies seeds grown in this country to African and other countries so that they can grow their own.
One potimarron can feed a family of five and the seeds from ten can feed a whole city!! They can be stored for up to twelve months.
The school will provide the seeds free of charge, though a donation for post and packaging would be appreciated.
In return the school asks that after harvesting the gardener keeps some seeds for themself for planting the next year and the rest be dried and sent back to the school for re-distribution.Any excess are given to resource centres for the needy or local soup kitchens.
For more information and to obtain seeds contact the Chi Self Healing Centre on 01364 653618 or visit correctindex)

[BrideXIII]

oooh i have some of these courtesy of a lovely grape cross channel.
(no not Bob, still not telling what he sent me )

[zazen999]

Thanks Polly.

I've just emailed the guy to see if they have any seed - if anyone on here does have any spare I can send an SAE for a few - this is right up my alley so to speak.

xxx

Aah, email address on the website not working.

Tried another one on there [the bt one] and it seems to be ok.

[scarey55]

I had never heard of these pumpkin-like veg. before but apparently they are highly nutritious and taste like a mixture of carrot, squash and chestnut.

They do indeed taste like this - brilliant fruit/veg imho.

...They can be stored for up to twelve months.

And they do last for 12 months - I can't speak highly enough of them.

In return the school asks that after harvesting the gardener keeps some seeds for themself for planting the next year and the rest be dried and sent back to the school for re-distribution.

If anyone has any problems getting seeds, I still have loads to spare just Pm me. But be quick, cause I will be sending my spare seeds on to this worthy cause

[bobleponge]

I grow them too, they are great.
I will have seeds at home and will send some across to whoever wants and then you can all contribute. I will stop before I get on my box about African corruption, but this is a great idea, that will clearly benefit those who need it.

[bobleponge]

Nice one Bride

[bluemoon]

I grew these this year, the flavour is gorgeous and I still have some (along with their seeds) in storage. I grew butternut squash too though, so will the seeds grow 'true' next year? I understand that squash cross-pollinate with alarming ease and the results are not always what you'd want. I'd be more than willing to send the seeds on though if they'd be OK.

[Lizzy]

I would love to try them and help out, will pm you.

Lizzy

[magz.mccarthy]

That is such a wonderful site! I love the idea of giving extra veg to soup kitchens. I often hear people complain about the glut of veg they get at cropping time. A plot near mine has been apparently abandoned with hundreds of crazy overgrown marrows, these would have been much appreciated when they were tasty, little and bountiful!

How do you go about finding your local soup kitchen? I was only going to plant a reasonable amount this year for me and my friends, but after reading this I'm going to plant as much as I have space for!

[BrideXIII]

That is such a wonderful site! I love the idea of giving extra veg to soup kitchens. I often hear people complain about the glut of veg they get at cropping time. A plot near mine has been apparently abandoned with hundreds of crazy overgrown marrows, these would have been much appreciated when they were tasty, little and bountiful!

How do you go about finding your local soup kitchen? I was only going to plant a reasonable amount this year for me and my friends, but after reading this I'm going to plant as much as I have space for!

i would suggest you get in touch with your local branch of the salvation army if they don't run one, they will know a man that does.

[magz.mccarthy]

Thanks Bride, that's a great idea.