Bitter bottle gourd
Cucurbita pepo
Bitter bottle gourd thrives in warm conditions with consistent moisture and at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Provide sturdy trellising to support vigorous vines and amend soil with compost before planting. Monitor for pests such as squash vine borers and cucumber beetles throughout the growing season.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
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 Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Temperature
60° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 3, 2018 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)
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