Long Bottle Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Long Bottle Gourd is a climbing vine that produces elongated, light green fruits. It grows well in warm, temperate to tropical climates and adapts to a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained and fertile. This variety is suitable for home gardens, trellises, and small-scale cultivation. It thrives in full sun and requires moderate watering throughout its growing season. The plant can be trained vertically to save space and improve fruit quality.

Features

• Vigorous climbing vine suitable for trellises or vertical growth

• Adaptable to a range of warm climates and soil conditions

• Produces long, uniform fruits over a sustained growing season

• Moderate watering needs with preference for well-drained soil

• Suitable for home gardens and small-scale cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Lagenaria siceraria

• Common name (US): Calabash

• Seed type / variety: Long Variety

• Growth habit: Climbing vine

• USDA zones: 7-11

• Planting season: Spring to early summer

• Growing season: Warm months, typically 3-4 months to harvest

• Sowing season: Spring

• Sowing months: March to June

• Germination time and conditions: 7-14 days, 75-85°F, moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Mature plant size: 10-15 feet long vine

• Plant spacing: 3-4 feet apart