Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Cucurbita

Species:

Cucurbita ecuadorensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, squirrels, birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

5–10 days

Notes:

Requires warm soil temperatures (21-32°C) for optimal germination. Direct sowing after frost danger passes.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI