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🌵 Ornamental Spiked Cucumber (Cucumis dipsaceus) – 30 Seeds | Exotic Vine, Unique Spiky Fruit, Fast-Growing

🌵 Ornamental Spiked Cucumber (Cucumis dipsaceus) – 30 Seeds | Exotic Vine, Unique Spiky Fruit, Fast-Growing

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🌱 Grow a Conversation Piece! Add a touch of the extraordinary to your garden with Ornamental Spiked Cucumber (Cucumis dipsaceus). This fast-growing vine produces uniquely spiky, lemon-sized fruits that start green and mature to a golden-yellow, resembling tiny hedgehogs! While not edible, these eye-catching fruits are perfect for autumn décor, crafts, and dried arrangements.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Exotic Visual Appeal – Unusual spiked fruits add whimsy to gardens and dried displays.
 Fast-Growing Vine – Covers trellises, fences, or arbors quickly (up to 10–15 ft long!).
 Drought-Tolerant – Thrives in hot, dry conditions once established.
 Wildlife Interest – Attracts pollinators with its small yellow flowers.

Growing Guide:

🌱 Sowing Time:

  • Direct sow after last frost (soil temp 70°F+ for best germination).

  • Indoor starts: 3–4 weeks before last frost (transplant carefully—roots dislike disturbance).

☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily).

💧 Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging (drought-resistant once established).

🌱 Soil Type: Well-draining, average to poor soil (pH 6.0–7.5). Tolerates rocky or sandy soils.

🌿 Growth Habit: Vigorous annual vine; provide strong support (trellis, fence, or pergola).

⚠️ Note: Fruits are not edible (mildly toxic if ingested). Handle with gloves if sensitive to prickles.

The package contains 0.3 grams of seeds which is about 30 seeds.

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