Calabash Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Calabash is a vigorous climbing vine that produces large, elongated fruits. It grows best in warm, tropical to subtropical climates and adapts to well-drained, fertile soils. The plant is suitable for trellises, fences, or home gardens, allowing vertical growth to save space. Calabash thrives in full sun and requires moderate, consistent watering throughout its growing season.

Features

• Vigorous climbing vine suitable for vertical growth on trellises or fences

• Adaptable to tropical and subtropical climates

• Produces large, elongated fruits over the growing season

• Moderate watering requirements with preference for well-drained soil

• Suitable for home gardens and small-scale cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lagenaria siceraria

• Common name (US): Calabash

• Seed type / variety: Standard Variety

• Growth habit: Climbing vine

• USDA zones: 7-11

• Planting season: Spring to early summer

• Growing season: Warm months, 3-4 months to harvest

• Sowing season: Spring

• Sowing months: March to June

• Germination time and conditions: 7-14 days, 75-85°F, moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Mature plant size: 10-15 feet long vine

• Plant spacing: 3-4 feet apart