Annual vine up to 3m tall. This gourd produces pear-shaped fruit very narrowed at the top. When dried the fruits are used as a decorative element. Young they can be eaten.
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Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Tropical, Warm areas |
Fruit color | Green |
Germination (in days) | 10-20 |
Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Climber, Culinary, Decorative, Gardening, Indoor Plant |
Seeds per gram | 6 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Fertile, Rich |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Abundant |
Soak the seeds in cool water for 12 hours before sowing at temperatures of 20/25ºC.
Needs well drained, humid and rich soils. In some countries their young fruits and leaves are eaten as vegetables. Once dried, they make excellent birdhouses.