Edible Gourd Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Edible Gourd is a productive warm-season vine grown for its tender, edible fruits. The vigorous plants grow well on trellises or other supports and prefer full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture. Young fruits are commonly harvested for cooking.

Features

• Produces tender, edible gourd fruits
• Vigorous climbing vine
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Grows well on trellises and supports
• Warm-season productive crop
• Suitable for fresh cooking and culinary use

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
• Common Name (US): Edible Gourd
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Gourd Vegetable Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 3–11
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 10–20 feet vine length
• Plant Spacing: 3–5 feet apart