I grew this in S AZ this year. It did not produce any fruit at all during hot summer but grew rampantly and completely covered the trellis and tried to take over all plants in area. It developed a lot of powdery mildew in mid summer so I cut it to ground. It came back from ground and in fall produced some fruit.
I believe the spikes are natural defense against pests, rodents, etc. You definitely wouldn't want one thrown at you! Lol. Remember how dry and hot it was this summer? I never once saw any leaves wilting and no issue in full sun in a raised bed. No pests at all. I managed to get almost 100 fruit of two or maybe three vines by the trellis. Very prolific and no fuss. Definitely worth playing around with.
Tks for the info!
I grew this in S AZ this year. It did not produce any fruit at all during hot summer but grew rampantly and completely covered the trellis and tried to take over all plants in area. It developed a lot of powdery mildew in mid summer so I cut it to ground. It came back from ground and in fall produced some fruit.
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Had no idea what they were or that they would grow here, thanks
Why does he cut during the bite?
I had to because I am the only one filming. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Do you think the spikes would deter pests? What is the water requirements? Could be an alternative to the water hungry cucumber.
I believe the spikes are natural defense against pests, rodents, etc. You definitely wouldn't want one thrown at you! Lol.
Remember how dry and hot it was this summer? I never once saw any leaves wilting and no issue in full sun in a raised bed. No pests at all.
I managed to get almost 100 fruit of two or maybe three vines by the trellis. Very prolific and no fuss. Definitely worth playing around with.
@@DesertGardensHomestead thank you,it's going on the list,where did you say you got the seeds from?
@@ourrockydreamontheelephant4188 It came through the local food bank here in town that I volunteer at.
@ourrockydreamontheelephant4188 I can send you some seeds. Just email your info and I'll send you some.
@@DesertGardensHomestead that would be awesome. Thank you.