"The pulpy flesh is transparent and tastes deliciously sweet and subtle, with notes of cucumber and melon, so it can be utilised in sweet or savoury recipes. Undoubtedly though, the fruit's special attraction comes from its incredible blue peel, which is not edible.
First soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24 hours. Then sow them in sowing mix and put the jars in the fridge for 2 months (cold stratification). Let them germinate afterwards at around 20 degrees Celcius and thereby keep the soil constantly moist.
The pulp is edible however the seeds are not. The flavor of D. fargesii fruit pulp has been described as sweet and similar to watermelon, and the texture described as ""gelatinous"". D.
Dead man's fingers is the name of a mushroom-like fungal growth that can be found at the base of dead or dying trees and shrubs, as well as wood objects (e.g., wood barrels) that are in contact with soil."
