Approximately 0 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.
B and T World Seeds' reference number:
21932
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature
Zone:10
Type of plant -
annual
Flower:
YELLOW
Fruit:
ovoid-oblong, -5x4cm., long soft spines, GREY-GREEN to YELLOW
Foliage:
8cm. ovate, 3-5 lobed.
Height in meters: 3 X trailing
Common names for Cucumis anguria:
Cucumis anguria
is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
33: Zambian Native and Introduced Plants
37: South African Native and Introduced Plants
39: Climbing Plant Seeds
53: Bedding Plant Seed List
68: West Indian Native and Introduced Plants
83: Vegetable Seed List
160: Salad Vegetable Seed List
331: Cucurbitaceae
Germination guide
Cucumis anguria seeds will usually germinate in 15-29 days. Sow seeds about 6mm deep in a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 25°C.
Sow on the surface of moist compost, use a translucent cover to allow light in and to keep the compost humid and warm (do not place in direct sunlight)