Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Benincasa

Species:

Benincasa fistulosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, other pollinators

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Requires warm soil temperatures above 20°C (68°F) for optimal germination. Direct sowing after frost danger is recommended.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI