Gourd, Bottle

Gourd, Bottle (Lageneria siceraria)

The hard-shelled fruits, edible when young, are made into water bottles, dippers, spoons, pipes, and many other utensils and containers.

Plant type:  Tender  annual

Sow when:  Spring – min. soil temp 21˚c

Sow where:  Punnets or direct

Spacing:  150cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   110-120 days

Seeds per package: 12