What is Squash Gem?
Gem Squash is a summer squash grown in South Africa. It is a round dark green gourd that can be cooked in different ways. Gem Squash can be easily grown in a sunny location and the seeds are once difficult-to-be quite easily accessible through postal companies. Dried gourd is used in autumn as decorative gourd. He is edible at all stages of his growth. Early gems are the size of golf balls and leather and the seeds are edible, as well as meat. As this vegetable ripens, the skin solidifies to protect the meat inside and start to reverse the orange. Full -size dragon is about the size of the squash acorn. All sizes of gems are often cut in half and baked, grilled or grilled. The seeds can be selected before cooking and halves can be filled with cheeses, masses, clutch corn and spices. They have a sweet taste, so cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar are also popular flavors for gems. The gems are also cooked and crushed by aroma and cheese.
PlantsGem are started from seeds that can be sown early in the spring until the beginning of summer. One can buy seeds or use seeds that were stored from a gem for planting next season. The stored seeds are left to dry and then held in a cool place until there is time to plant.
It is recommended for a person to choose a sunny place in the garden for these plants. They do best with rich composting soil that is maintained moist. Seedlings appear within two weeks of sowing and squash are ready to harvest a few months later. Gem squash plants are prone to mold attacks that can be treated with soap solution. They are also attractive for cucumber beetles and sticks that can naturally bounce.
When buying gems, it is recommended to explore the skin that should be uninterrupted and have no soft spots. Squash should feel hard and solid. When he slams, he shouldIt gives out the hollow sound.
Mature gem has very hard shells and are used as decorations in autumn. If someone cuts a mature gem in half and extracts the meat, the shells can be dried and further solidify. They can be painted and used as decorative bowls, candles holders and Potpourri dishes.