Gourd, Spiny 'Wooly Bear'

Cucumisdipsaceus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
dipsaceus (dip-SAK-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Soft, bright green, spiny gourds. Small, elongated fruit on low growing vines. Has a shorter shelf life once harvested compared to hard s...Read More

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