Bring a unique and productive crop to your garden with Green Malabar Gourd Seeds for Planting. Also known as Figleaf Gourd or Cucurbita ficifolia, this vigorous vine is loved for its versatility, resilience, and abundant yields.
Malabar gourds produce green, watermelon-like fruits with white flesh perfect for sweet dishes, preserves, soups, and traditional cuisines. Plants are extremely hardy, resistant to pests, and thrive on trellises or fences—making them an excellent choice for gardeners who want a robust, low-maintenance producer.
These premium, high-germination seeds are suitable for beginners and seasoned growers looking to add something special to their vegetable gardens.
Features
• Produces green, melon-shaped gourds
• Vigorous vine suitable for trellising
• Excellent for both savory and sweet recipes
• Long storage life
• Heat- and pest-resistant
• Non-GMO premium seeds
• Easy to grow in warm climates
Specifications
• Variety: Green Malabar Gourd (Figleaf Gourd)
• Seed Type: Cucurbita ficifolia
• USDA Zones: 8–11 (annual in zones 3–11)
• Days to Germination: 7–12 days
• Days to Maturity: 110–130 days
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Vine Length: 15–30 feet
• Quality: Non-GMO, high-germination
Planting Guide
• Plant outdoors after frost when soil reaches 70°F
• Sow seeds 1 inch deep, spacing plants 3–4 feet apart
• Provide a sturdy trellis or fence for climbing
• Keep soil evenly moist
• Harvest when fruits reach full size and rind hardens