(1/2) Male Gac Flowers develop in early summer in warm climates.
(2/2) Male Gac vine flowers developing in early Summer Northern NSW.
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Gac - Male
Momordica cochinchinensis
The Male produces flowers that will pollinate a Female vine. A perennial melon noted for its orange-red flesh, native to SE Asia. The aril around the seeds is a deep brilliant red, high in the carotenes lycopene and betacarotene. Traditionally, it is muc... Read Moreh esteemed as a superfood and is cooked in a variety of ways to enhance flavour. It can be made into both sweet and savoury dishes. Green fruits can also be cooked as a vegetable. Vines are either male or female so both are required for the plants to set fruit. Hand pollinating produces larger fruit. Unusually, Gac vines may change between being male and female and may change from one season to the next. Hand pollinating allows for a better crop. They are a very vigorous vine and require yearly pruning to suit the trellis built for it. Suited to subtropical climates, but can be grown outside of this range with care. Will lose its leaves for the winter in a cool climate. In tropical areas its vigorous habit needs care.
Other Names: Spiny Bitter Cucumber
$34.00
Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical
Grown From Cutting
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate 2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)
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 February, March, April, May, June
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, PotAsh
Plant Width 2-4m, 4-6m
Growth Rate Fast
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