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Vining cucurbits in beds under 2m escape the bed.

Well established · costly if ignored → warn

How it works

C. pepo vining types run 2-4m. Bush cultivars run under 1m.

What to do about it

Specify bush habit for beds under 4 sq m, or accept sprawl.

The evidence

Evidence: settled without a trial - growth habit.

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Milpa Gardens. "Vining cucurbits in beds under 2m escape the bed." Evidence grade: Well established. https://milpa.garden/rules/vining-cucurbits-beds-under-2m-escape-bed/

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