Depending on the species and variety, you can grow mini specimen all the way up to behemoths averaging hundreds of pounds on vines 20 to 500 ft. If size matters, and there is plenty of room, plant the heavy weight ‘Atlantic Giant’ or ‘Musquee de Provence for a 20 pounder resembling a brown ribbed wheel of cheese or ‘Jack Be Little’ for 3 in. cuties ideal for baking.
Spring-summer
Full sun
Water every 3 to 5 days around the plant’s base, not on the leaves
Clip off any diseased or dead foliage; when harvesting, leave a 4 in. stem on the fruit
All zones as an annual
Plant in late May or June
Sow seeds in mounded, humus or mulch amended, well-draining soil
20-500 ft. long