Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Cucurbita

Species:

Cucurbita cordata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Germinates readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture. Seeds viable for several years when stored properly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI