Hairy Gourd, Haired Gourd, Fuzzy Gourd, Fuzzy Squash, Mao Gua, Mao Qua, Hairy Cucumber 'Kwong Sum'

Benincasahispida

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Benincasa (ben-in-KAH-suh)
Species
hispida (HISS-pih-duh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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