I'll have seeds of the prickly var. very soon, hopefully seeds of the non-spiny later on.
Please contact me through the "My Page"section,
Rose-Marie

Hi puffball,
I've been growing it for 3 years just north of Sydney with no fruit set as yet! I gave a plant to my son who lives just north of Brisbane and his is covered in fruit. I'm beginning to think that it prefers the tropics.
Keep us posted on how yours go.

Pssst.. Ray..I thought you were in Italy???