Plant Habit: | Vine |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Spread: | 3-3.5 feet |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 75F Days to germinate: 6-10 days Depth to plant seed: 1/2 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Space plants 3 feet apart. Pinch out growing point when 5 leaves have formed. |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
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