Lagenaria - Seeds

Fruit Color: Green

Description

Bottle gourds are fun to grow and have boundless uses. They are particularly fun for children and offer a great way teach a little history while crafting and gardening. Historically they have been used as water and wine bottles, life jackets, salt containers, bird houses and music pipes. There are health concerns related to their consumption.

Plant Type: Vegetable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height: 10'-20' / 3.0m - 6.1m
Bloom Time: Indeterminate
Native To: Africa

Growing Conditions
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage: Well Drained
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Sand
Growth Rate: Fast
Water Requirements: Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Habit: Vining/Climbing
Seasonal Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features
Flower Interest: Showy
Flower Color: White, Ivory
Fruit Color: Green
Foliage Color: (Spring)Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Fragrant Flowers: Yes
Flower Petal Number: Single
Repeat Bloomer: Yes
Foliage Texture: Coarse
Foliage Sheen: Matte

Usage: Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Self-Sowing: Yes