General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Vine
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Flower Color: |
Yellow
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Uses: |
Vegetable
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Self fertile
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| Pollinators: |
Various insects
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Posted by
DonShirer (Westbrook, CT - Zone 6a) on Sep 24, 2017 2:12 AM concerning plant:
The name is appropriate since these plants quickly climbed to the top and spilled over my 6ft supports. Fruit is fairly smooth at 1.5-2" in diameter and can grow very long (over 12") but I preferred picking them around 9" so they had fewer seeds. Will curl if not trellised. Taste was ok, but I preferred Suyo Long even though it had thicker skin. Average yield.
Posted by
Trish (Grapevine, TX - Zone 8a) on May 3, 2022 7:12 AM concerning plant:
First introduced to America in 1892, this heirloom has vigorous, clasping tendrils that easily grow up trellises and fences. The 8-inch-long, light green fruits can be used for pickling or eating fresh.
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