Wild Cucumber 20 Seeds

Wild Cucumber is a fast-growing, annual vine native to North America. It belongs to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) and is known for its lush green foliage and spiny, cucumber-like seed pods. While it resembles a cucumber, it’s not edible and is grown primarily for ornamental or naturalizing purposes. It climbs vigorously using tendrils and can quickly cover fences, trellises, or wild areas. Not Edible

• Common Names: Wild Cucumber, Prickly Cucumber, Balsam Apple

• Latin Name: Echinocystis lobata

• Plant Type: Annual vine

• Height: Up to 20 feet (6 m)

• Bloom: Summer; white, star-shaped flowers

• Fruit: Green, spiny, oval-shaped pods with 4 seeds inside

Planting Instructions:

1. Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil.

2. Light: Full sun to partial shade.

3. Sowing Time: Direct sow outdoors in spring after the last frost.

4. Seed Prep: Seeds have a hard shell. Scarify lightly or soak in warm water overnight to improve germination.

5. Depth: Sow 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.

6. Spacing: Space plants 8–12 inches apart.

7. Support: Provide a trellis or fence to climb.

8. Water: Keep soil moist during germination. Drought-tolerant once established.

9. Germination Time: 10–20 days