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Lagenariasiceraria 'Guiro'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
Species: siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Guiro

Synonym:Cucumis bicirrha

Synonym:Cucumis lagenaria

Synonym:Cucumis mairei

Synonym:Cucurbita idolatrica

Synonym:Cucurbita idololatrica

Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds