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Gourd 'Cannonball'

Lagenariasiceraria

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Lagenaria siceraria by Lilypon
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
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Species
siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

A 5 inch ball shaped gourd.

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