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Ecballium elaterium Seeds – Squirting Cucumber Perennial Vine Seeds

Ecballium elaterium Seeds – Squirting Cucumber Perennial Vine Seeds

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil
Cover lightly with soil
Water gently to maintain moisture
Place in a sunny outdoor location

How to Grow

Grow in full sun for best growth
Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
Allow space for spreading growth
Minimal care once established

Tips

Handle fruits carefully as they eject seeds
Suitable for experienced gardeners
Avoid planting near walkways

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Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.
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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Vigorous vine

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Spreading

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental and traditional use only (not edible)

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Ecballium elaterium Seeds – Squirting Cucumber Perennial Vine Seeds
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Deciduous flowering shrub

Ecballium elaterium, known as Squirting Cucumber, is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is famous for its fruit that forcefully ejects seeds when ripe. Grown mainly for botanical interest and traditional applications, this plant prefers warm climates and well-drained soil and is best suited for outdoor cultivation.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

6–10 ft

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun–partial shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–8

container-garden

Container Garden

Limited

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

4–6 ft

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000119749