The Bright red spiky fruit of the Gac Fruit Tree

(1/2) The Bright red spiky fruit of the Gac Fruit Tree By John Picone [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

A Gac Fruit developing on a Female Plant in Northen NSW.

(2/2) A Gac Fruit developing on a Female Plant in Northen NSW.

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Gac -Female

Momordica cochinchinensis
The Female Gac produces flowers for fruit production. It is a vigorous climbing perennial melon noted for its orange-red flesh. The aril around the seeds is cooked to make strikingly red dishes. Green fruits can be cooked as a vegetable. It can be made i... Read More
Other Names: Spiny Bitter Cucumber

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Specifications of Gac -Female

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March

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