{"product_id":"round-bottle-gourd-seeds","title":"Round Bottle Gourd Seeds - Lagenaria Siceraria, 10 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Seeds \/ pack\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound Bottle Gourd (\u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeed Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round Bottle Gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; do not waterlog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing vine 15–30 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring, after the last frost when soil is warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is at least 70°F (21°C); or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Fertile, well-draining soil; compost or aged manure helps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially while fruits develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Space 24–36 inches apart and provide a sturdy trellis, arbor or fence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7–14 days at 72–86°F (22–30°C); soak seeds 12–24 hours before sowing and plant ½–1 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Pick young fruits at 4–6 inches across for the best eating; let others mature and dry on the vine for crafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips: Trellising keeps fruits straight and clean; mature fruits get heavy, so supports must be strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pemdas Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402789105870,"sku":"New 5-007","price":3.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5109\/8574\/files\/il_fullxfull.7233868245_qni5.jpg?v=1790474046","url":"https:\/\/pemdasgarden.com\/products\/round-bottle-gourd-seeds","provider":"Pemdas Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}