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I raise the pumpkins that have seeds without hulls. The flesh is more like a mature zucchini with mild pumpkin flavor. by dehydrating it the flavor is intensified and storage is easy.
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For making flour to use in baking or cooking I slice after removing the rind with potato fry cutter which drys to fine strings.
 
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Do you grow Styrian pumpkins?
 
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Yes I grow the seed I obtained from Uprising Seed. The first year only half got mature seed but the last 2 years I have been getting them started earlier and the summers have been warmer.
I can swap seed if you would like.
Here is how I grow them:
 
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