Gourd, Tiny Bottle

Gourd, Tiny Bottle (Lageneria siceraria)

Pear-shaped miniature size gourd with hard shell. The fruits are edible when young. Harvest mature fruits and dry them to use as a utensil, containers or craft, or art projects.

Plant type:  Tender  annual

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

Sow where:  Punnets or direct

Spacing:  150cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   100 days

Seeds per package: 6