Annual gourd
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Annual gourd is a fast-growing tropical vine best grown on a sturdy trellis in warm, sunny conditions with regular watering and rich, well-draining soil. It produces distinctive long, twisted fruits and ornate white flowers that attract pollinators, especially moths at dusk. Harvest young fruits for cooking, as mature fruits become bitter and are used for medicinal or ornamental purposes.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply And Consistently To Keep Soil Moist; Mulch Around The Base To Retain Moisture During Dry Spells
Temperature
60° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 21, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)
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