A small seed of
what is to become
Thanks for having a kōrero with us to learn how we can all work together to nurture the future within and keep pregnancy alcohol-free.
Now that you have that small seed of knowledge, you also have this small seed to plant!
Kamokamo
Curcubita pepo
Kamokamo is a type of squash that is closely related to marrows, courgettes, and gourds. Introduced to Aotearoa in the late 19th Century by Pākehā settlers, it’s a tāonga crop and Māori have long been its custodians.
Once introduced, kamokamo quickly became a staple of Māori gardens and diet. Māori also used the hollowed and dried outer layer to store other foods.
Poipoia
te
kākano
Follow the steps below to first grow your seedling before planting it in a larger pot or into the ground.
Step 1
Plant the seed 2cm deep in a small container filled with seed-raising mix, or into the rockwool that was included in the pack.
Step 2
Place the container or rockwool in a well-lit, protected spot.
Step 3
Water the seedling daily.
Step 4
Grow the seedling for 3-4 weeks or until it’s 20-30 cm tall.
Step 5
Transplant the seedling into a pot or into a part of the garden that gets plenty of sun.
Step 6
Continue to water, ideally in the late afternoon or evening.
