| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 20C |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
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