| Botanical Name | Solanum sisymbriifolium |
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| Life Cycle | Perennial |
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| Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
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| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
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| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
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| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
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| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
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| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
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| Hardiness | USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
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| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
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| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested, Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling |
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| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
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| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
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| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
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| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
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| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
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| Seed Collecting | Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds |
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| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
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| Seeds Per Pack | 200 |
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