Round Bottle Gourd Seeds - Lagenaria Siceraria, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Round Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a warm-season annual vine grown for its round, smooth gourds. The young fruits are tender and mild for soups, curries and stir-fries, while mature fruits dry into hard shells for crafts, birdhouses and containers. The vigorous vines climb 15–30 feet on a strong trellis.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Round Bottle Gourd
• Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Consistent moisture; do not waterlog
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine 15–30 feet
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost
• Planting Time: Late spring, after the last frost when soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: 80–120 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is at least 70°F (21°C); or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil; compost or aged manure helps
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially while fruits develop
• Spacing: Space 24–36 inches apart and provide a sturdy trellis, arbor or fence
• Germination: 7–14 days at 72–86°F (22–30°C); soak seeds 12–24 hours before sowing and plant ½–1 inch deep
• Harvest: Pick young fruits at 4–6 inches across for the best eating; let others mature and dry on the vine for crafts
• Tips: Trellising keeps fruits straight and clean; mature fruits get heavy, so supports must be strong