Growing guide

🌱Sowing

Plant seed in a sunny location, outdoors in late spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost is past. Make a group of 3–5 seeds spaced in a ring about 2–3 inches across; cover with ½ inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Each ring of seeds is called a hill, and hills should be spaced 4–6 feet apart.

✂️Thinning

When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin, leaving 3 or 4 plants per hill.

⏱Germination

10 to 14 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

📋Remarks

Protect plants from insects and water as needed. Allow the fruits to ripen on the vine until fully matured. Gather before frost, cut stem with pruning shears leaving 3 inches attached to the fruit.