Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix'

Gourd

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Common Name:

Gourd

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Gourd (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix') - Description

(C. pepo) Colorful yellow, orange, green and white fruits; some stripes and bicolors; shaped like an apple, orange, pear, egg, bottle, etc. Attractive fall and winter decorations. Vines spread 12'. 25 seeds per packet. Sun.

Gourd (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Gourd (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Gourd (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Gourd (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Gourd (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Gourd (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Fancy Mix') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.