Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: African Wine Kettle
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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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