Snake Gourd
This species produces long, slender fruits, up to 1.5 m long, which are orange-red when ripe. Consumed green and immature, when they are 30 to 40 cm long, they offer a taste somewhere between green beans and asparagus.
This species thrives best in a warm, humid climate.
in bucket, in the ground
Sow in warm conditions (20-30°C), 2-3 seeds per bucket. Transplant in mid-May, 1 m apart in all directions. In mild climates, sow in place, 1 m apart, once all risk of frost has passed.
Cucurbits like rich soil, and compost and manure. Mulch after planting to keep the soil moist. Regular watering will encourage fruit growth. Stake plants firmly at 2 m high.
April, May
May, June
June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in the greenhouse
semi-shade, sunny
fort
all floor types
fees, wet, drained
Trichosanthes cucumerina
mid-season
10 seeds
elongated
fine
From 200 to 250 cm
From 100 to 150 cm
rowing
