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Cucurbitaceae
Ornamental Gourd, Field Pumpkin 'Crown of Thorns, Striped'
Cucurbitapepo var. ovifera
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Cucurbitaceae
(koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Cucurbita
(koo-KER-bih-ta)
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24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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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)
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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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July 2005
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A green and white striped Crown of Thorns.
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A green and white striped Crown of Thorns.