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Can you translate?

Posted by zeedman 5_Great Lakes (My Page) on
Mon, Dec 17, 07 at 1:11

I received some seeds in trade, in their original packaging. I can identify their species (except for the fuzzy gourd) but am trying to find out their variety names (or the English phonetic equivalent). Since I am interested in saving seed, I would also like to know if they are hybrids. Can anyone help me out?

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2 Bitter melons, package front
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2 Bitter melons, package backs

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2 Gourds, package fronts
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2 Gourds, package backs

I have grown the bitter melons & luffa before, but not the fuzzy gourd. Any growing tips, or recipes, would be greatly appreciated.


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RE: Can you translate?

All four packs of seeds are hybrids. They are done in Chinese companies.
The left bitter melon name is: Jiang Meng Da Ding (the packet says the original seed is from Tiland)
The right bitter melon: Yu Feng You Lu (F1)
Hairy gourd: Guang Dong Qi Xing (F1). You can grow them as regular gourds or cucumber. The vines are long, need support. Loves water and sun. Cook it as radish or zuccini in the soup.
Luffa: Bai Sha #5
All names are after chinese city. All package indicates not good for seed saving since they are hybrids.

New gardener


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RE: Can you translate?

Those are hybrids.


 
 

 

 


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