Product Description

Overview

White Trichosanthes Cucumerina Plant Seeds grow into vigorous climbing vines admired for their dramatic white, lace-like night-blooming flowers and long, slender snake-shaped gourds. Commonly known as Snake Gourd Plant, this fast-growing vine is valued for both its ornamental beauty and edible fruit use in many cuisines. Perfect for trellises, arches, balconies, fences, kitchen gardens, and backyard growers, White Trichosanthes Cucumerina offers lush green growth, fragrant night flowers, and productive harvests.

Features

Premium-quality, non-GMO White Trichosanthes Cucumerina Plant Seeds
Produces elegant white night-blooming fragrant flowers
Fast-growing climbing vine with lush green foliage
Ideal for trellises, fences, balconies, and kitchen gardens
Strong germination with vigorous vine growth
Produces long ornamental and edible snake gourds
Excellent heat tolerance and rapid summer growth
Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly vine plant

Specifications

Plant Type: Annual Climbing Vine (grown as perennial in warm climates)
Common Name: White Trichosanthes Cucumerina, Snake Gourd Plant
Scientific Name: Trichosanthes cucumerina
Variety: White Flowering Type
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Heirloom: Yes
Growth Season: Spring–summer
USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile garden soil
Bloom Time: Summer evenings
Plant Height: 10–20 feet vine length
Spacing: 2–3 feet
Watering: Moderate (keep soil evenly moist)

Planting Guide

Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors or start indoors in trays
Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing
Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch deep
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Ideal Temperature: 22–30°C
Transplanting: Transplant when seedlings are strong and well-rooted