Gourd Seeds – Splorias Bottle
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Grow unique and productive Splorias Bottle Gourds with these premium heirloom seeds. Known for their smooth skin, attractive bottle shape, and vigorous growth, this gourd variety is excellent for culinary use when young and ideal for crafting, containers, and decorative projects once fully matured. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds offer high germination and produce strong, fast-growing vines suited for warm, sunny conditions.
Splorias Bottle Gourd plants are reliable and high yielding, making them a great choice for gardeners who enjoy versatile and beautifully shaped gourds for both kitchen and craft use.
Features
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Heirloom Variety: Distinctive Splorias bottle-shaped gourd.
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Non-GMO & Organic: Grown naturally without synthetic chemicals.
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High Germination Rate: Ensures strong, uniform seedling growth.
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Multipurpose Use: Harvest young for cooking or dry for decorative crafting.
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Fast-Growing Vines: Ideal for trellises, fences, and vertical gardening.
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Consistent Yields: Produces multiple gourds throughout the growing season.
Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic
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Common Name (US): Gourd Seeds
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Variety: Splorias Bottle Gourd
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Fruit Shape: Bottle-shaped with smooth skin
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Fruit Color: Light to medium green
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Growth Habit: Vining annual
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Vine Length: 8–12 feet or more
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Days to Germination: 7–14 days
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Germination Temperature: 70–90°F
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Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
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Sun Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil with added organic matter
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Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
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Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10 (grown as an annual)
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Planting Season:
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Spring Planting: April–June, after frost danger has passed
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Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting
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Outdoor Sowing: Direct sow when soil warms above 70°F
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Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants; 4–6 feet between rows
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Support: Best grown on sturdy trellises for uniform shape
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Harvest Period: Late summer through fall (August–October)