Seeds nodded "porcupine" 3 g

An annual plant from a pumpkin family. From the seedlings to the sorrel of the fruits 75-77 days. In the middle lane is grown in protected soil, only with a seedling way. The plant is very decorative and is a bumpy vine with several stems, which reaches 3-5 m in length. The fruits are oval, with a thick peel, covered with spikes, 10-15 cm long, weighing 150-200 g, green in technical ripeness, in biological bright orange, with greenish-yellow, similar to jelly and refreshing pulp and pale green seeds. Fruit yields up to 4.0 kg/m². The fruits are stored for about 6 months, while remain fresh. The pulp is eaten with seeds, suitable for making salads and desserts. Given the low calorie content, the nod is useful to people suffering from obesity.