Dipper Gourd Seeds – Long Green

Dipper Gourd is a fast-growing climbing plant known for its elongated, tender fruits. Ideal for warm-season gardens, this variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is suitable for trellises, vertical gardening, and home cultivation.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Climbing vegetable plant

• Variety Name: Long Green Dipper Gourd

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vine, suitable for trellises or supports

• Maturity: Ready for harvest in 90–110 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Warm season; late spring to summer

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

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: March–June

  • Zones 7–8: April–July

  • Zones 5–6: May–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Watering: Regular, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants, 6–8 feet between rows

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