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Growing Info

Scarification: Nick or file through seed coat. Soak in water 24 hours or until seed has expanded considerably.

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Cameroon, Central African Repu, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaïre

Introduced to: Alabama, Albania, Andaman Is., Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arkansas, Assam, Azores, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil South, Burkina, Cambodia, Canary Is., Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Christmas I., Comoros, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East European Russia, East Himalaya, Easter Is., Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Florida, Gabon, Georgia, Great Britain, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Illinois, India, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kentucky, Korea, Laos, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Malawi, Mali, Maluku, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Massachusetts, Mauritius, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, New York, Nicobar Is., North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Oklahoma, Pakistan, Paraguay, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Réunion, Rodrigues, Romania, Rwanda, Society Is., South Carolina, Swaziland, Tadzhikistan, Texas, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkmenistan, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virginia, West Himalaya, Windward Is., Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Lagenaria sicerariaLagenaria siceraria

Bottle Gourd, Calabash, Ipu

In Stock: 0.426 lb (Total:0.476lb)

Lagenaria siceraria

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Details

Germination:

50%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,386

Quantity:

0.43 lb

Collected in:

Hawaii

Crop year:

2018

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1825980

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Nick or file through seed coat. Soak in water 24 hours or until seed has expanded considerably.

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting world of Lagenaria siceraria, commonly known as Bottle Gourd or Calabash. This fascinating annual vegetable is a climbing vine that belongs to the cucumber family, celebrated for its distinctively shaped fruits and multifaceted uses. Native to pantropical regions and revered since ancient times, it stands out as a versatile addition to any garden. With its lush, sprawling vines reaching up to 16 feet, and showy white flowers that bloom under the moonlight, this plant is not only a horticultural marvel but an aesthetic delight, attracting hummingbirds and adding a tropical touch to your garden.

Bottle Gourd thrives in sunny locales with sandy or loamy, well-drained soil, making it perfect for hot, humid climates. For optimal growth, plant seeds outdoors when soil temperatures are a warm 70°F, and maintain consistent moisture. It's versatile enough to be grown on supports or allowed to trail gracefully along the ground. If your interest lies in ornamental uses, cultivate these gourds on sturdy trellises to preserve their beauty and utility. Hardened mature fruits boast waterproof shells, ideal for crafting into unique containers, captivating musical instruments, and striking decorative pieces. Edible in many forms, the tender young shoots, leaves, seeds, and flowers enrich culinary creations, underscoring the bottle gourd’s role as a gastronomic and decorative treasure. Embrace this remarkable plant and add both beauty and functionality to your garden!