Cucurbita melopepo subsp. melopepo
Cucurbita melopepo subsp. melopepo
- Native to:
- United States | AR, KY, LA, MO, MS
GBIF: luis_quishpe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cucurbita
- Species:
- Cucurbita melopepo subsp. melopepo
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, small mammals
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–10 days
- Notes:
- Requires warm soil temperatures of 21-35°C for optimal germination. Seeds are viable for 4-6 years under proper storage.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch