Bottle Gourd Seeds – Swan

Bottle Gourd is a fast-growing vine known for its elongated, smooth fruits and high-yield potential. The Swan variety produces uniform, tender gourds ideal for fresh use in cooking. Easy to grow in warm climates, this variety thrives with adequate sunlight and regular watering.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Vine vegetable

• Variety Name: Swan

• Growth Habit: Climbing, vigorous vine

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

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; late spring through 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: May–July

  • Zones 5–6: June–July

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter

• Watering: Consistent moisture required for best fruit quality

• Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants, 4–6 feet between rows

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