Calabash Long Squash (Lagenaria siceraria) Seeds grow vigorous vines that produce long, tender, and mild-flavored gourds. This warm-season squash is popular in home gardens for its high yield, versatility in cooking, and attractive, elongated fruits.
These Non-GMO seeds offer excellent germination and produce reliable crops. The plants thrive in sunny, well-drained soil and are ideal for trellises, garden rows, or open spaces in vegetable patches. Calabash squash is perfect for stir-frying, soups, and other culinary uses.
Features
- Produces long, tender, mild-flavored squash
- Vigorous climbing or trailing vines
- Non-GMO, high-germination seeds
- High-yielding and easy to grow
- Suitable for vegetable patches and trellises
- Great for cooking and versatile culinary use
- Warm-season crop with consistent harvest
Specifications
- Common Name: Calabash Squash
- Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
- Type: Warm-season annual vine
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Late spring to summer
- USDA Zones: 3–11 (warm conditions recommended)
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 80–100 days
- Plant Height: 6–12 feet (vining)
- Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Uses: Cooking, soups, stir-fry, home gardens
Planting Guide
- Direct Sow: Plant seeds outdoors after last frost when soil is warm.
- Sowing Depth: 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: 3–4 feet apart; provide trellis or allow spreading.
- Support: Trellis or fencing recommended for long vines.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist for optimal growth.
- Sunlight: Full sun for maximum yield and fruit quality.
- Harvest: Pick gourds when tender for cooking or mature for storage.
