{"product_id":"10-seeds-thai-balsam-pear-gymnopetalum-chinense-climbing-vine-tropical-gourd","title":"10 Seeds Thai Balsam Pear Gymnopetalum chinense Climbing Vine Tropical Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003eThai Balsam Pear (Gymnopetalum chinense) is a tropical climbing vine appreciated for its ornamental foliage and distinctive small gourds. This fast-growing member of the cucumber family produces slender green fruit and delicate tendrils that twine readily around trellises, fences, and arbors. A rewarding choice for gardeners who enjoy unusual vines.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe young shoots and small fruits are used in Southeast Asian cooking, where they are often added to curries and stir-fries. The vine thrives in warm, sunny conditions and climbs quickly, making it an excellent ornamental screen or accent for a vertical garden.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Gymnopetalum chinense\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual vine\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Climbing, twining\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile loam\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 60-80\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7-21 days\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Direct sow or start indoors\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-24 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Provide a trellis for support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663351414920,"sku":"EXGA-1203","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_15d4e89b-2968-487c-90ce-d2d2f5a492ab.png?v=1791896744","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-thai-balsam-pear-gymnopetalum-chinense-climbing-vine-tropical-gourd","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}