Hard-shelled Gourd, Calabash, Tinda Gourd Lagenaria siceraria 'Apple'

 
 This is a popular apple shaped gourd with crafters and makes an excellent roadside stand product. 

Characteristics

Family:Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus:Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)
Species:siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Apple
Category:Vegetables,Vines and Climbers
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not over water
Height:20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure:Full Sun
Bloom Color:White/Near White
Bloom Time:Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:Veined
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Buy Seeds  Online

	Buy Seeds  Online	Avg per seed	Avg per g
hazzards greenhouse	$73 / 1000s	0.073
neseed	$99.95 lb	0.037	0.220
seedsavers	$31 / 1000s	0.031
fedcoseeds	1oz for $7.50	0.045	0.268
reimerseeds	$100 lb	0.037	0.220
harrisseeds	$76.10 lb	0.028	0.167
rareseeds	$3.00 20s	0.150

GROWING:

Light :Full sun

Seed Depth :1/2-3/4"  (12-18 cm )

Seed Spacing:Groups of 4-6

Row Spacing  :5-6' /150-180 m

Days to Sprout:10-15

Plant Spacing: 3-4' / 90-120 cm

Days to Maturity:10-15 weeks

Best buy from harrisseeds .

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