Gourd Seeds – Long Calabash

Grow impressive and versatile Long Calabash Gourds with these premium heirloom seeds. Known for their elongated shape and smooth green skin, these gourds are traditionally used for cooking when young and for crafting or container-making when fully mature. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds offer high germination and develop into vigorous vines that thrive in warm weather and full sun.

Long Calabash plants produce long, uniform gourds that can reach impressive lengths. Ideal for gardeners interested in culinary use, crafting projects, or growing unique and ornamental varieties, this gourd is both productive and rewarding.

Features

• Heirloom Variety: Traditional long calabash with reliable performance.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Grown naturally without synthetic chemicals.

• High Germination Rate: Ensures strong, consistent seedling growth.

• Dual-Purpose Use: Young gourds for cooking; mature gourds for crafting.

• Fast-Growing Vines: Ideal for trellises, fences, or ground spreading.

• High Yield: Produces multiple long, smooth fruits throughout the season.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Common Name (US): Gourd Seeds

• Variety: Long Calabash

• Fruit Shape: Long, cylindrical

• Fruit Color: Light to medium green

• Growth Habit: Vining annual

• Vine Length: 8–15 feet or more

• Days to Germination: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–90°F

• Days to Maturity: 80–120 days

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10 (grown as annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Planting: April–June (after frost danger has passed)

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting

• Outdoor Sowing: Direct sow once soil warms above 70°F

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

• Support: Best grown on trellises or strong supports for straight fruits

• Harvest Period: Summer through early fall (August–October)