Gourd Seeds – Apple

Apple Gourd is a nutritious and versatile vegetable, known for its smooth skin and mild flavor. It grows best in warm climates and produces high yields of tender fruits ideal for various culinary uses. Easy to cultivate, this variety is suitable for home gardens and small-scale farming.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Climbing vine, warm-season vegetable

• Variety Name: Apple Gourd

• Growth Habit: Vining with tendrils, produces medium-sized fruits

• Maturity: Ready for harvest in 70–90 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; optimal growth in 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–June

  • Zones 5–6: Late May

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-draining, fertile soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

• Watering: Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture

• Uses: Cooking, stir-fries, soups, and steaming