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Hairy Gourd, Haired Gourd, Fuzzy Gourd, Fuzzy Squash, Mao Gua, Mao Qua, Hairy Cucumber 'Farmer's Favorite'

Benincasahispida var. chieh-gua

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Benincasa (ben-in-KAH-suh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

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Bloom Time

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Hairy Gourd, Haired Gourd, Fuzzy Gourd, Fuzzy Squash, Mao Gua, Mao Qua, Hairy Cucumber 'Farmer's Favorite'

Benincasahispida var. chieh-gua

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