Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Cucurbita

Species:

Cucurbita andreana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil temperatures above 18°C. Best germination at 25-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI