Large, bulb-shaped fruit with curved necks can weigh up to 40 lbs. Large vines produce creamy-white fruit that are mottled with green stripes. The light yellow flesh is sweet, thick, medium-coarse, and fibrous and is fine for pies and baking. Ark of Taste is a recovery and conservation effort by Slow Foods USA. You can help grow and preserve their heritage to protect the biodiversity of endangered varieties. We are proud to offer these varieties in hopes to preserve diversity for future generations.