Gourd Seeds, Bottle - Calabash Long

Gourd Seeds, Bottle - Calabash Long

Mountain Valley Seed Company

Gourd Seeds, Bottle - Calabash Long

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Calabash Long, Bottle Gourd Seeds. Lagenaria siceraria. Annual. Non-GMO, Open Pollinated, Heirloom. About 100 Days to Maturity. This calabash gourd variety produces a long bat-shaped gourd that is most tender when picked 14-24" long. The light green skinned fruits have white flesh and are sweet and entirely edible when harvested at this immature stage. The gourd can be left to fully mature and the skin will harden. ~ 140 seeds / oz.

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Gourd Seeds, Bottle - Calabash Long

The vine is very vigorous and has white flowers. Needs a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 3 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground. May need hand pollinating. The immature fruit can be steamed and is delicious in stir-fry dishes or meat soups.

Seeds Per Package

4 g packet - Approximately 20 Seeds
1 oz - Approximately 140 Seeds
4 oz - Approximately 560 Seeds
1 lb - Approximately 2,240 Seeds

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