Green Bottle Gourd Seeds produce robust, climbing plants with tender, elongated gourds perfect for cooking, steaming, and fresh consumption. These non-GMO seeds are easy to grow and thrive in home gardens, raised beds, or containers. Known for strong germination, rapid growth, and continuous fruiting, Green Bottle Gourds are a productive and versatile addition to any vegetable garden.
Features:
- Premium non-GMO Green Bottle Gourd seeds
- Tender, elongated fruits ideal for cooking
- High germination and vigorous plant growth
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, or containers
- Ideal for fresh consumption, steaming, or cooking
Specifications
- Common Name: Green Bottle Gourd
- Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Not specified
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Climbing or sprawling vine
- Season: Spring through summer
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Soil Temperature for Germination: 70–95°F
- Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches
- Row Spacing: 6–8 feet
- Days to Maturity: 80–100 days
- Special Characteristics: High-yield, fast-growing, suitable for trellis or vertical gardening
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Sow seeds outdoors after last frost when soil is warm
- Can be started indoors 3–4 weeks prior to transplanting in cooler climates
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep in fertile, loose soil
- Provide trellis or vertical support for climbing varieties
- Sunlight:
- Full sun ensures vigorous growth and abundant fruiting
- Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging
- Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weed growth
- Maintenance:
- Train vines onto trellis or supports for optimal growth
- Regularly harvest gourds to encourage continuous production
- Harvesting:
- Pick gourds when tender and fully elongated
- Frequent harvesting improves overall yield