Bottle Gourd Seeds – Mottled

Bottle Gourd is a fast-growing climbing plant known for its high yield and tender, elongated fruits. The mottled variety produces attractive, pale-green fruits with natural patterns, ideal for home gardens and small farms. Easy to grow in warm climates, this variety thrives in well-drained soil with adequate sunlight.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Climbing vegetable plant

• Variety Name: Mottled Bottle Gourd

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine with trailing stems

• Maturity: Ready for harvest in approximately 70–85 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; best in spring through summer

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

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–June

  • Zones 7–8: March–May

  • Zones 5–6: April–May

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with good moisture retention

• Watering: Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture

• Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants

• Uses: Fresh cooking, steaming, and stir-fries