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Ornamental Gourd, Field Pumpkin 'Bell'

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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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
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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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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

A bell shaped, 3.5 x 3.5 inch fruit, yellow with green flecks and slight ridges.

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