Kakai Pumpkin Seed

this will be something i want to try next year. since i am working on fencing another large garden area i will have the room to do a few test items if all goes well.

this is a hulless or naked seed pumpkin.used for eating and/or oil pressing. i am interested in it as a snacking item.


Kakai
Pumpkin Seed


https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/pumpkins/specialty-pumpkins/kakai-pumpkin-seed-2860.html

 

also this one.

Naked Bear

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetab...umpkin-seed-3387.html?cgid=specialty-pumpkins

 

Also, the famous Styrian Hulless

https://sowtrueseed.com/products/pumpkin-styrian-hulless

"This hulless variety is grown primarily for its protein-rich seeds, though the flesh is also smooth and tasty. The seeds, which are encased in only a thin membrane, may be eaten toasted or raw, or even pressed for oil. The plants are prolific and fast growing."

And Lady Godiva

https://www.rareseeds.com/lady-godiva-squash/


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Oil presses can run $130 or more (https://www.amazon.com/Piteba-Nut-Seed-Expeller-press/dp/B004H2SDTM), but here is some random info about building your oil press: https://permies.com/t/28103/kitchen/Build-oil-press-yields-oil



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