Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction