| Heredity: | Open Pollinated |
| Country of Origin: | India |
| Days to harvest: | 50 |
| 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: | 3 ft |
| Plant Spread: | 3 ft |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees Various insects |
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