Long Bottle Gourd Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Long Bottle Gourd is a warm-season annual vine grown for its elongated edible fruits and vigorous climbing growth habit. It is well suited to home gardens, raised beds, trellises, and vegetable gardens. The plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture throughout the growing season. It produces high yields of long fruits during warm weather and is commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.

Features

• Warm-season annual climbing vine
• Produces long edible fruits
• Suitable for home gardens and trellises
• Adapted to warm and tropical climates
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Vigorous climbing growth habit
• Suitable for vegetable garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
• Common Name (US): Bottle Gourd
• Seed Type / Variety: Long Fruit Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 2-11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after the last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May in warm regions; April-June in cooler regions
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 70-95°F (21-35°C) in warm, moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 10-20 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches apart