{"product_id":"pumpkin-kumi-kumi-2214","title":"Pumpkin Kumi Kumi Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKumi Kumi, also known as Kamo Kamo, is a traditional New Zealand heirloom Pumpkin or squash producing distinctive round, heavily ribbed fruits. Vigorous, hardy and productive, it is particularly valued because the fruit can be harvested at two very different stages, as a tender summer squash when young or as a mature storage pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung green fruits can be picked and cooked much like zucchini, with tender skin and mild flesh. Slice them into stir-fries, grill or sauté them, grate into fritters or add to soups and curries. Left to mature, the rind becomes extremely hard and changes from green towards yellow-orange, while the flesh develops a denser texture and fuller pumpkin flavour suitable for roasting, baking and soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamo Kamo has a strong association with Māori food culture in Aotearoa New Zealand and has been grown there for generations. The name is commonly applied to these distinctive ribbed squash, which became an established part of New Zealand home gardening and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptionally hard shell of fully mature fruit also has a practical use. Once the flesh and seeds have been removed and the shell thoroughly dried, the sturdy rind can be used to make decorative bowls and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are fast-growing, sprawling vines and perform best with plenty of room to spread. As a \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e, Kumi Kumi grows readily in warm conditions but also performs well across cooler temperate regions provided it is planted after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–February\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–January\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 20–30 mm deep directly into warm, prepared soil, or raise seedlings in pots or trays for transplanting. In frost-prone climates, wait until all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Allow approximately 1–2 m between plants and provide plenty of additional room for the vigorous vines to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep plants consistently watered during active growth, flowering and fruit development. Water deeply at soil level where possible rather than regularly wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use as a summer squash, harvest fruits while young, green and tender. Regular picking encourages continued production. For mature pumpkins, leave fruits on the vine until the skin has fully hardened and developed its mature colouring and the stem begins to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut mature fruit from the vine with a section of stem attached and cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated position before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649653788890,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Squash_KumiKumi3_2c1031a3-b7c1-4f17-9b02-08408b41cbe1.jpg?v=1771299968","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/pumpkin-kumi-kumi-2214","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}