Cyclanthera Seeds - Pedata

Cyclanthera Pedata seeds produce fast-growing, warm-season vining plants typically cultivated as annual vegetables. Plants develop long, climbing vines with a spreading habit and require trellising, fencing, or other vertical support for healthy growth. This species performs best in warm climates with a long growing season and consistent sunlight. Cyclanthera Pedata is suitable for garden beds and open planting areas where space allows for vine development and adapts well to fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture.

Features

• Vigorous vining growth habit

• Warm-season annual vegetable plant

• Requires trellising or vertical support

• Suitable for garden beds and open planting areas

• Performs well in warm and temperate climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cyclanthera pedata

• Common Name (US): Cyclanthera

• Seed Type / Variety: Pedata

• Growth Habit: Vining annual

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season: Late spring after last frost

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: April to May

  • Outdoors: May to June

• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days; soil temperature 70 to 85 F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter

• Watering Needs: Regular watering; consistent moisture without waterlogging

• Mature Plant Size: Vines 10 to 20 feet long

• Plant Spacing: 12 to 24 inches apart with trellis support