Seeds per gram: 38
Average germination rate: 90%
Package sizes
- 25 seeds — 23 plants — about 23 linear ft of trellis coverage
- 250 seeds — 225 plants — about 225 linear ft of trellis coverage
- 1000 seeds — 900 plants — about 900 linear ft of trellis coverage
Plant growth and coverage
- Compact, parthenocarpic climbing vine; nearly spineless fruits ideal for vertical gardening
- Height: 1.5–2.1 m (5–7 ft) on a trellis
- Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 in) when trellised
- Spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in) between plants; 75–90 cm (30–36 in) between rows/trellis lines
- Days to maturity: about 55 days; harvest at 7–10 cm (3–4 in) for best quality
Choosing a packet size
- A 25-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners, patios, containers, or a single vertical panel.
- The 250-seed packet suits larger backyard beds, succession sowings, community gardens, or small market growers.
- The 1000-seed packet is best for high tunnels, CSAs, and market farms planning extended trellis runs and continuous harvests.