Beautiful flowers and practical fruit, one of the most satisfying plants you can grow. A good choice for fast shade around a sunny wall or deck.
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| Other Names: | | Chinese Okra, Dish-Rag Gourd, Sponge Gourd |
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| Flowers: | | Large Bright Yellow flowers, Summer until Frost. |
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| Foliage: | | Profusion of large leaves. |
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| Fruit: | | Fruits resemble large cucumbers. Edible when 3 |
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| Lifecycle: | | 1 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 15'-20' |
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| Diameter: | | 1' |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | no |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 5 to 11 |
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| Soil: | | widely adapted. |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | Soak Seeds overnight. Direct Sow after danger of frost and soil warms. Requires a trellis for best fruiting. |
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| Spacing: | | 1' |
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| Sun: | | Full sun to filtered sun. |
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| Water: | | Keep well watered. Mulch to maintain moisture. |
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| Pests and Diseases: | | Not disease prone. |
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Our Products are Grown and Processed with no Chemicals and Minimum use of Petroleum Engines.
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