Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Cucurbita

Species:

Cucurbita melopepo subsp. texana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

6–14 days

Notes:

Requires warm soil temperatures (70-95°F) for germination; seeds are large and easy to handle.

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