Heredity: | Open Pollinated |
History: | Metze Family Heirloom |
Country of Origin: | USA |
Days to harvest: | 54 |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 8-10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15-20 inches |
Uses: | Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Sow in situ |
Pollinators: | Bees |
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