Cucumis Dipsaceus Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Cucumis dipsaceus is a vigorous annual climbing plant grown for its distinctive small, oval fruits covered with soft bristles. It is suitable for warm-season gardens, trellises, fences, and spacious garden areas. The plant grows well in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture, making support useful for its climbing growth.

Features

• Produces small oval fruits with bristly skin
• Vigorous climbing growth habit
• Suitable for trellises and fences
• Ideal for warm-season gardens
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Requires regular moisture
• Suitable for spacious garden areas

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucumis dipsaceus
• Common Name (US): Teasel Cucumber
• Seed Type / Variety: Cucumis Dipsaceus Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 20 to 30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 1.5 to 3 m vine length
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm