Wild Cucumber
Streptopus amplexifolius
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Pl. EDC8 — Streptopus amplexifolius
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Cucurbita silvestru (Streptopus amplexifolius) este o herbară perenicolă care se dezvolte în soluri umede, de lucru până la medie, pe o gamă largă inclusiv America de Nord și unele regiuni din Europa și Asia. Nativ din Alaska, Alberta și alte regiuni de la Arizona până la Yakutskiya, această plantă poate atinge înălțimile până la 1 m. Foliile sale sunt distincte pentru forma lor cuformă de coacă, asemănând cu prehensia unei mâini (de aceea denumirea sa). Cucurbita silvestru este cunoscută pentru părțile sale comestibile, inclusiv fructele, folturile, rădăcinile și creșterile, fiind o resursă valabilă în zonele unde se regăsește. Prefere soluri cu pH între 6,5 și 7 și poate tolera zonele de durabilitate 4-8.
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What is Wild Cucumber?
Cucurbita silvestru (Streptopus amplexifolius) este o herbară perenicolă care se dezvolte în soluri umede, de lucru până la medie, pe o gamă largă inclusiv America de Nord și unele regiuni din Europa și Asia.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Cucurbita silvestru thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to medium soil. It is hardy in zones 4-8, making it suitable for temperate regions. This perennial plant grows up to 1 meter tall and requires partial shade to full sun. Well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7 is ideal. Propagate through root division or seed sowing. Harvest the edible parts—leaves, shoots, roots, and fruit—as they become available throughout the growing season.
Light
5/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.0 m tall
Soil pH
6.5–7
For first-time growers
How to grow Wild Cucumber for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple planting of Wild Cucumber to gain experience in caring for perennials.
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What you'll need
A small pot, quality potting soil, and seeds or young plants.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring after the last frost or in late summer for fall harvests.
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Soil and container prep
Use a light, well-draining potting mix with a pH between 6.5 and 7.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start young plants indoors about 4 weeks before planting.
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First two weeks
Keep soil consistently moist, providing light shade to prevent wilting.
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Ongoing care
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry and mulch around the base for moisture retention.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune back any dead or yellowing leaves to encourage new growth and remove spent flowers.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, neglecting to mulch, and not providing enough light.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitLeavesRootShoots
Edible uses: The wild cucumber (Streptopus amplexifolius) is a perennial plant that can be eaten. Its leaves, shoots, roots, and fruit are all edible. Typically, the young shoots and leaves are prepared fresh in salads or cooked as greens. The fruits can also be consumed raw or dried for later use.
Other uses:Fragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across3 continents· 30 native
Europe5 regions
native (5)AustriaBulgariaFranceGermanyItaly
Asia3 regions
native (3)JapanMyanmarSouth Korea
Americas2 regions
native (2)GreenlandUnited States
Broader regions
native:Alberta, Aleutian Is., Amur, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Idaho, Kamchatka, Kuril Is., Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Massachusetts
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