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Gourd 'Prickles'

Cucumisanguria

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
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)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Golf ball-sized fruits with long green spines. Has a shorter shelf life once harvested compared to hard skinned gourds. 85 day

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