Grow long, attractive, and vigorous gourds with our Green Snake Gourd Vegetable Seeds, a popular variety known for producing slender, elongated fruits with excellent texture and vibrant green color. Perfect for warm-season gardens, this gourd variety thrives in full sun and performs exceptionally well on trellises, fences, or overhead garden structures.
Green Snake Gourds are ideal for gardeners seeking a productive climbing plant that adds visual interest and yields consistently. These Non-GMO seeds produce strong vines and healthy foliage, making them suitable for backyard gardens, raised beds, and home food production.
Reliable germination, vigorous growth, and excellent plant performance make these seeds a favorite among gardeners across the United States.
Features
- Premium-quality Non-GMO Green Snake Gourd seeds
- Produces long, slender green gourds
- Vigorous climbing vines ideal for trellises
- High-yielding warm-season crop
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and vertical growing
- Excellent germination rates
- Great for beginner and experienced gardeners
Specifications
- Common Name: Snake Gourd
- Seed Type: Green Snake Gourd Vegetable Seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Climbing vine
- Fruit Shape: Long, slender, snake-like
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
- Season: Late spring and summer planting
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 4–12 (grown as an annual)
- Days to Germination: 10–20 days
- Days to Harvest: 80–100 days
- Plant Length: Vines can reach 8–12 feet or more
- Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
- Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Support Requirements: Trellis or vertical structure recommended
- Growth Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Special Notes: Performs best with warm soil, strong sunlight, and vertical support
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Sow outdoors after last frost when soil temperatures reach 70°F or warmer.
- How to Plant: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in warm, well-prepared soil.
- Pre-Soaking: Optional seed soaking for 6–8 hours can improve germination.
- Spacing: Space plants 24–36 inches apart in rows or garden beds.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun ensures vigorous vine growth and high yields.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Support: Provide a trellis, fence, or overhead structure for climbing.
- Vine Training: Gently guide vines upward to promote straight, long gourds.
- Harvesting: Harvest when gourds are firm, bright green, and reach desired length.
- Continuous Production: Regular harvesting encourages new growth.