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Seed Germination Kit
Gourd Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMELagenaria siceraria
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Ornamental gourds grow in wild shapes and colors, perfect for fall décor and crafts.
GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
70-85F
Hardiness04
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Gourd care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Lagenaria siceraria
- Common names
- Bottle Gourd, Calabash
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus
- Lagenaria
- Species
- L. siceraria
Start growing
Mound sowing; sturdy trellis needed.
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse maintains needed tropical warmth.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Cured for months for woody rind.
Growing conditions
Tropical heat with space for vines.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant; zero frost tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Vine borers, squash bugs.
Plant safety
Mature cured gourds not for eating.
Botanical features
Long vines, heart leaves, night-blooming white flowers.
Varieties
‘Birdhouse’, ‘Snake Gourd’.
Garden & everyday uses
Food when young. containers/art when mature
Native range & distribution
Found in Old and New World prehistory.
Conservation
Stable via cultural use.
Name origins
Latin ‘lagena’ (bottle).
History
10,000+ years as waterproof containers.
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How do I grow Gourd from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Gourd seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Gourd seeds take to germinate?
Gourd seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
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