Heritage vegetables
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Ornamental gourd
Small squashes in varied shapes and colours, for decoration.
Ornamental gourds are small squashes in very varied shapes and colours: round, pear-shaped, ribbed, smooth or warty, plain or bicolour. They are prized for decoration, in a shop window, on a buffet or an autumn table, where they keep for a long time. They make beautiful seasonal displays.
- Origin
France- Availability
- Peak season: October
- Flavour
- For decoration, not for eating
In the kitchen
- As a display or buffet decoration
- For an autumn or Halloween table
- To stage a seasonal market stall
Origins, sizes and packaging vary with the seasons: our sales team will confirm current availability.
Seasons and origins
- Early season
- Peak season
- Late season
- Available but scarce
| Origin | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France |
Indicative calendar based on our sales over the last two years. Our sales team will confirm current availability.
Packaging
- Loose 5 kgFrance
