Lagenaria siceraria 'Shenot Crown of Thorns'

Opo Squash

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Common Name: 

Opo Squash

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

90 cm

Opo Squash (Lagenaria siceraria 'Shenot Crown of Thorns') - Description

Rounded ornamental gourds with unique, thorn-like protuberances. Wide range of colors include white, yellow, orange and green with and without stripes. Vines grow 12 ft. GARDEN HINTS: To save space and for more perfect fruits, grown on a fence or trellis. For earlier harvest, start indoors in a well-lighted area 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow seeds in individual containers filled with seed-starting formula. Keep moist

Opo Squash (Lagenaria siceraria 'Shenot Crown of Thorns') - Growth

Plant does well in full sun and will grow to about 10-15 ft. tall.

Opo Squash (Lagenaria siceraria 'Shenot Crown of Thorns') - Planting

To save space and for more perfect fruits, grown on a fence or trellis. For earlier harvest, start indoors in a well-lighted area 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Sow seeds in individual containers filled with seed-starting formula.

Opo Squash (Lagenaria siceraria 'Shenot Crown of Thorns') - Soil and irrigation

Plant requires regular deep waterings.

Lagenaria siceraria 'Shenot Crown of Thorns' - Opo Squash - Photos