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Bottle Gourd Seeds - Calabash Gourd - Lagenaria Siceraria

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  • Versatile heirloom variety - These traditional bottle gourds can be harvested young as a nutritious vegetable or left to mature into durable containers, bowls, and decorative crafts that have been used for thousands of years across cultures worldwide.
  • Easy to grow with impressive yields - Fast-growing annual vines that thrive in warm weather and produce multiple large gourds per plant, making them perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking for a rewarding harvest.
  • Dual-purpose harvest timing - Harvest young fruits at 6-8 inches for tender, zucchini-like eating, or allow them to fully mature and dry on the vine for 4-6 months to create lightweight, waterproof vessels and artistic projects.
  • Space-efficient vertical growing - These vigorous climbers work beautifully on trellises, fences, or arbors, maximizing garden space while creating natural shade and privacy screens with their large, heart-shaped leaves.
  • Rich cultural and practical heritage - Connect with ancient traditions while enjoying a sustainable, homegrown alternative to plastic containers - perfect for water storage, bird houses, musical instruments, and unique home décor that lasts for years.

USDA Hardiness Zones

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Learn more about USDA Hardiness Zones here

Planting Tips

Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost - Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to improve germination, then plant ½ inch deep in seed starting mix at 75-85°F for best results, expecting sprouting in 7-14 days.
Transplant outdoors after soil reaches 65°F and all frost danger passes - Choose a sunny location with well-draining, fertile soil and space plants 3-4 feet apart, as these vigorous vines can spread 10-15 feet and need room to grow.
Provide strong vertical support structures - Install sturdy trellises, fences, or arbors at planting time since mature fruits can weigh 5-20 pounds each, and training vines upward saves space while preventing ground rot.
Water consistently but avoid overwatering - Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and flowering, then reduce watering as fruits mature to prevent splitting and encourage proper curing for storage varieties.
Feed regularly throughout the growing season - Apply balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks, switching to low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus formula once flowering begins to promote fruit development over excessive leaf growth.

Bottle Gourd Seeds - Calabash Gourd - Lagenaria Siceraria

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