William Wagner said:

In article ,
vivian wrote:

The Suhyo Cross looks very, very interesting and I have placed an
order. Now if we could just get some decent gardening weather. (Alas,
I'm Zone 4.)

viv

I guess you know about Johnny's selected seeds. Maine Folks USA zone 4
or colder?

They carry Suyo Long Cucumbers . Johnnyseeds.com

Johnny's also carries several varieties of edible gourds.
In particular, note the luffa ('Rama') and the snake
gourd ('Polo') which are very ridged/wrinkled.

http://www.johnnyseeds.com/catalog/s...gory=1&subcate
gory=602

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