Lists 1-27 Combined
Edited by Deena Decker-Walters
The Cucurbit Network
P. O. Box 560483
Miami, FL 33256
Broad Green – Characteristics: large blocky fruit distinctively thickened around the middle, rind green, usually with distinct spines; from Puerto Rico. USDA Bulletin, 1901.
Long White – Characteristics: generally large, oblong pyriform shaped fruit with numerous prominent ridges, rind white and wrinkled, usually with spines; from Puerto Rico. USDA Bulletin, 1901.
Oval Green – Characteristics: large oval shaped fruit, narrower than Broad Green, with pronounced grooves and ridges, rind green and smooth, without spines; from Puerto Rico. USDA Bulletin, 1901.
Pointed Green – Characteristics: small elongated conical shaped fruit, grooves relatively shallow, rind deep green with a granular surface, smooth or with a few small spines; from Puerto Rico. USDA Bulletin, 1901.
Round White – Characteristics: small subspherical fruit, rind white and smooth, usually without spines; from Puerto Rico. USDA Bulletin, 1901.