Mokwa Long Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Mokwa Long is a warm-season vegetable plant grown for its elongated edible fruits and vigorous vining growth habit. It is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, trellises, and vegetable plots. The plant performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Adaptable to warm growing conditions, Mokwa Long is commonly cultivated during the growing season for its productive vines and attractive garden appearance.

Features

• Warm-season vegetable with a vigorous vining growth habit
• Produces elongated edible fruits
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and trellis growing
• Adaptable to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria
• Common Name (US): Long Bottle Gourd
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Annual climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 7–14 days at 75–90°F (24–32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 10–20 ft long vines, 3–6 ft spread
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 in apart