Elongated Green Fruits
Produces bottle-shaped green fruits suitable for harvesting and everyday cooking.
Splorias Bottle Gourd Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Splorias Bottle Gourd Seeds
Splorias Bottle Gourd is a warm-season climbing vegetable grown for its elongated, bottle-shaped green fruits. It is suitable for home vegetable gardens, backyard trellises, and kitchen gardens. This vigorous vine produces attractive foliage and edible fruits that can be used in curries, soups, and traditional vegetable dishes. It grows best in warm weather with fertile soil, regular watering, and adequate climbing support.
Bottle Gourd Vegetable
Climbing Vine
Warm-Season Crop
Home Gardening
Key Features
Vigorous Climbing Vine
Develops spreading vines with broad green leaves that benefit from sturdy trellis support.
Warm-Season Vegetable
Grows well in warm temperatures with sufficient sunlight and consistent soil moisture.
Versatile Culinary Use
Young bottle gourds can be used in curries, soups, stews, and various vegetable recipes.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Lagenaria siceraria
Edible green bottle-shaped fruits
Warm-season vegetable crop
Vigorous climbing growth habit
Suitable for trellis gardening
Ideal for backyard vegetable gardens
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Harvest young fruits for cooking
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lagenaria siceraria |
| Common Name | Bottle Gourd; Calabash; Lauki |
| Plant Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Variety | Splorias (cultivar characteristics require supplier confirmation) |
| Plant Type | Annual Vegetable Vine |
| Growth Habit | Climbing and Spreading Vine |
| Fruit Shape | Bottle-Shaped; confirm specific variety characteristics |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a warm-season annual; generally suitable in frost-free growing periods |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer after frost danger has passed |
| Growing Season | Warm Season |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sowing or Starting in Individual Pots |
| Planting Depth | 1 Inch |
| Germination Time | 7–14 Days |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Moist, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Watering | Regular and Consistent Watering |
| Mature Vine Length | Approximately 10–20 Feet or More, Depending on Conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 Inches |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 60–90 Days, Depending on Variety and Conditions |
| Primary Uses | Curries, Soups, Stews, and Vegetable Dishes |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy bottle gourd seeds. Soaking seeds in lukewarm water for several hours before planting may help soften the seed coat.
Select healthy bottle gourd seeds. Soaking seeds in lukewarm water for several hours before planting may help soften the seed coat.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Water gently after sowing.
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Water gently after sowing.
Step 4: Provide Climbing Support
Install a sturdy trellis or support structure as the vines develop. Provide full sunlight and consistent moisture.
Install a sturdy trellis or support structure as the vines develop. Provide full sunlight and consistent moisture.
Step 5: Harvest the Fruits
Harvest bottle gourds while they are young and tender. Regular harvesting helps maintain continued fruit production during the growing season.
Harvest bottle gourds while they are young and tender. Regular harvesting helps maintain continued fruit production during the growing season.
Grow Fresh Bottle Gourds in Your Home Garden
Splorias Bottle Gourd Seeds are suitable for gardeners interested in growing fresh climbing vegetables at home. With warm weather, fertile soil, regular watering, and proper trellis support, bottle gourd vines can produce useful green fruits for a variety of delicious meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about bottle gourd seed germination, fruit development, and harvesting.
How do you germinate bottle gourd seeds faster?
Soak healthy bottle gourd seeds in lukewarm water for several hours before planting. Sow them about 1 inch deep in warm, moist, well-drained soil. Germination generally takes 7–14 days under favorable conditions.
How many bottle gourds can one plant produce?
Fruit production varies depending on the variety, growing conditions, pollination, and plant care. Healthy, well-maintained vines can produce multiple fruits throughout the growing season.
When should bottle gourds be harvested?
Harvest bottle gourds while the fruits are young, tender, and have developed their characteristic shape. Avoid leaving edible fruits on the vine too long, as they can become hard and develop mature seeds.