"Bottle gourds with firm flesh and vibrant color are ideal for processing."

2026-02-10 00:00

At Marni Fruit in Barendrecht, the South African pumpkin season has started. "Last week we received the first containers of bottle gourds, and from now on we will have weekly arrivals," says Niek Haerkens. Muscat pumpkins and Hokkaido pumpkins will follow in a fortnight.

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