{"product_id":"bottle-gourd-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Bottle Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-698d74a7-83b8-8324-b847-1c6d40fc21dc-128\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-68\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"946d3256-88f8-4ac8-bde5-8df5390bd009\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eBottle gourd seeds produce vigorous, warm-season annual vines with a fast-growing, climbing growth habit and large, soft leaves. These plants are well adapted to tropical and subtropical climates and thrive in warm conditions with a long growing season. Bottle gourd performs best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, terraces, and trellised systems, the plants establish quickly and produce fruits throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kaayj4\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eFast-growing climbing vine with spreading habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x80u0a\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eProduces elongated or round fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h1xorl\" data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eSuitable for trellises, fences, and vertical growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j8vxcx\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eAdapted to warm, tropical climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ahqvu0\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eRequires full sun and consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rnktcp\" data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lagenaria siceraria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1499f31\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eCommon Name (US)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bottle Gourd \/ Calabash \/ Lauki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r7v4cs\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eSeed Type \/ Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Warm-season vine vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3lzfdr\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Climbing, trailing annual vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ticzo1\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7–11 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ks6llg\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003ePlanting Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rlgiyc\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eGrowing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b9f9z2\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eSowing Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: February to June (ideal in warm regions like India)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1usrxmq\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eGermination Time and Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–10 days at 22–30°C with moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"im8lg3\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eSunlight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"usasi7\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eSoil Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fmfryg\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to high, consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gcuik1\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eMature Plant Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3–6 meters vine length; 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