Brown Bottle Gourd Seeds – Vegetable Plant

Bottle Gourd, also known as Calabash, is a versatile warm-season vegetable prized for its smooth texture and mild flavor. The brown variety produces elongated, bottle-shaped gourds with a firm skin and tender flesh. It is widely used in cooking, soups, curries, and other savory dishes. Easy to grow, this plant thrives in warm climates and is a great addition to any home garden.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Warm-season climbing vegetable

• Variety: Brown Bottle Gourd

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine, requires staking or trellis for best yield

• Maturity: 70–90 days after sowing

• Fruit Shape: Elongated, bottle-shaped

• Fruit Color: Brown skin with pale interior flesh

• Season: Best grown in late spring through summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–August

  • Zones 7–8: April–July

  • Zones 5–6: May–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Requires consistent watering, especially during fruit set

• Uses: Cooking, soups, stews, and curries