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bottle gourd plant seeds Bottle Gourd Seeds (Lauki / Doodhi / Calabash) | 10 SeedsBottle Gourd Seeds Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria Also Known As: Lauki Doodhi Calabash Birdhouse Gourd Categories: Climbing Vegetables Heirloom Seeds Edible & Ornamental Plants Summer Crops Fast Growing, Edible & Ornamental Vine Bottle gourd is a vigorous climbing vine that produces abundant, versatile fruitperfect for both the kitchen and creative projects. Young fruits are tender and mild in flavour, commonly used in soups, curries, and stir
🌿 Bottle Gourd Seeds
Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Also Known As: Lauki | Doodhi | Calabash | Birdhouse Gourd
Categories: Climbing Vegetables | Heirloom Seeds | Edible & Ornamental Plants | Summer Crops
🌱 Fast-Growing, Edible & Ornamental Vine
Bottle gourd is a vigorous climbing vine that produces abundant, versatile fruit—perfect for both the kitchen and creative projects.
Young fruits are tender and mild in flavour, commonly used in soups, curries, and stir-fries. When left to mature, they harden into durable gourds ideal for crafts, containers, and decorative pieces.
A true dual-purpose plant that brings both function and beauty to the garden 🌿
🍃 Varieties You May See
Bottle gourds come in a range of shapes and sizes:
- Long types (Lauki / Doodhi / Calabash)
- Round (Kobu-style)
- Mini bottle shapes
- Birdhouse gourds
Each one offers something a little different—great for gardeners who love variety. Our
🥒 Harvesting
For eating, harvest young fruit at around 20–30cm while still tender.
If left to mature, the fruit becomes woody and can be dried for decorative use.
🌞 How to Grow Bottle Gourd
Bottle gourd thrives in warm conditions and grows quickly when given the right start.
Growing Tips:
- ☀️ Full sun is essential
- 🌿 Rich, well-drained soil
- 💧 Keep soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged)
- 🌱 Provide a strong trellis for best growth and fruit shape
- 🍃 Use mulch to retain moisture and protect soil
📅 Planting Guide
Best sown: Spring into warm soil
Soil temperature: Ideally 20–30°C for strong germination
Suitable for temperate and tropical climates
🌾 Sowing Instructions
- Sow seeds 2–3cm deep
- Space plants 60–90cm apart
- Row spacing: 100–150cm
Germination: 7–14 days
Harvest: 70–90 days (for young edible fruit)
🌱 Germination Tips
To improve germination speed and success:
- Soak seeds overnight before planting
- Lightly file or nick the seed edge (optional)
🌏 Why Grow Bottle Gourd?
✔ Fast-growing and productive
✔ Edible when young, decorative when mature
✔ Ideal for vertical growing
✔ Great for warm climates
✔ A fun, versatile addition to any garden
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