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Beej Karela, Bo Leng Gua, Herpeto-seeded Melon

Herpetospermumpedunculosum

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Herpetospermum pedunculosum by scirpidiella
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Species
pedunculosum (ped-unk-yoo-LOH-sum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
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