Bottle Gourd Seeds – Calabash

Bottle Gourd, also known as Calabash, is a fast-growing vine that produces long, cylindrical fruits with tender flesh. Ideal for home gardens and small farms, this variety thrives in warm conditions and is easy to cultivate. Its vigorous growth and high yield make it a reliable choice for fresh harvests.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Climbing vine vegetable

• Variety Name: Calabash

• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing, trailing vine

• Maturity: 60–90 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; best grown from late spring to summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: March–July

  • Zones 7–8: April–June

  • Zones 5–6: May–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil

• Watering: Requires regular watering for optimal growth

• Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants

• Uses: Fresh consumption, cooking, steaming, and soups