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Gourd 'Kampyo'

Lagenariasiceraria

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
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Species
siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

A club shaped gourd which is shaved into thin strips and dried. Used in many japanese dishes including sushi.

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