Posted by
farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Sep 25, 2014 10:21 AM concerning plant:
Turk's Turban is a major survivor of the Turban type squash. It is a great ornamental, but I can't say much for its eating qualities. Until recent years, vendors listed it with ornamental gourds, many of which are also squash. Back in the day (Burpee listed Turks Turban, American Turban, and White Turban in their 1888 catalogue), there were several types of turban squash available. To quote Burpee: "This (American Turban) must not be confounded with the showy but worthless Turk's Turban." Apparently, Turk's Turban has improved over the years because some folks do eat them. I grew them in the 60's and 70's, but solely as ornamentals. The White Turban/White Pineapple was described as an all white squash with white flesh. Elongated nose with very short back, shaped very much like an oak tree acorn
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