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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