Extra Long Handle Dipper Gourd Seeds produce vigorous annual climbing vines known for their long, hard-shelled gourds with extended handles. These warm season plants thrive in full sun and well drained fertile soil. Suitable for trellises, fences, and garden arbors, they are adaptable to a variety of soils and provide ornamental and functional gourds during the growing season.
Features
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Vigorous climbing annual vine
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Produces long, hard-shelled gourds with extended handles
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Suitable for trellises, fences, and garden arbors
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Thrives in full sun and well drained soils
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Adaptable to warm, fertile growing conditions
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
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Common Name (US): Dipper Gourd
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Seed Type / Variety: Long handle ornamental gourd variety
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Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
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USDA Zones: 3โ11 (warm season crop)
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through fall
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Sowing Season: MarchโJune indoors or after frost outdoors
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7โ14 days; warm soil 70โ85ยฐF
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well drained fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture during growth
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Mature Plant Size: Vines 10โ20 ft; gourds 12โ24 inches long
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Plant Spacing: 36โ60 inches between plants