{"product_id":"ornamental-spiked-cucumber-30-seeds","title":"Ornamental Spiked Cucumber (Cucumis dipsaceus) – 30 Seeds | Exotic Vine, Unique Spiky Fruit, Fast-Growing","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e🌱\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow a Conversation Piece!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdd a touch of the extraordinary to your garden with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Spiked Cucumber (Cucumis dipsaceus)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fast-growing vine produces\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003euniquely spiky, lemon-sized fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat start green and mature to a golden-yellow, resembling tiny hedgehogs! While not edible, these eye-catching fruits are perfect for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eautumn décor, crafts, and dried arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e✔\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExotic Visual Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Unusual spiked fruits add whimsy to gardens and dried displays.\u003cbr\u003e✔\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Vine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Covers trellises, fences, or arbors quickly (up to 10–15 ft long!).\u003cbr\u003e✔\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Thrives in hot, dry conditions once established.\u003cbr\u003e✔\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Attracts pollinators with its small yellow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e🌱\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow after last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(soil temp 70°F+ for best germination).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor starts\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–4 weeks before last frost (transplant carefully—roots dislike disturbance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e☀️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(6–8+ hours daily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e💧\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate; avoid waterlogging (drought-resistant once established).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e🌱\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell-draining,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaverage to poor soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(pH 6.0–7.5). Tolerates rocky or sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e🌿\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVigorous annual vine; provide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrong support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(trellis, fence, or pergola).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e⚠️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFruits are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot edible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(mildly toxic if ingested). Handle with gloves if sensitive to prickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package contains 0.3 grams of seeds which is about 30 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumis sp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesta Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39386113769654,"sku":"aSxjD50ZeC","price":2.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/4702\/1102\/products\/5f74f49f47defc72f9279606.jpg?v=1616010487","url":"https:\/\/www.vestamarket.pl\/products\/ornamental-spiked-cucumber-30-seeds","provider":"VestaMarket.pl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}