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Big Apple Gourd Seeds

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Big Apple Gourds
SKU: GD18-25
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Country Of Origin: USA USA
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110 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Big Apple Gourd. The plant produces good yields of 6" long by 4" wide mottled green apple shaped gourds. They turn from dark green to brown when dried. Excellent for making crafts and birdhouses. Also known as Large Apple Gourds. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

 

Lot No: 102623

Germination: 90%

Test Date: 08/2025

 

Seeds Per Pound: 4,000

 

Plant Height: 18 to 24" tall

 

Planting Season: Spring

 

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

 

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Gourds Lagenarai siceraria

 
Seed DepthSoil Temp. for GerminationDays to GerminationSunlight RequirementsPlanting Time
1/2" to 1 1/2" 70 F to 85 F3 to 10 daysFull Sun Spring
USDA Hardiness ZoneSeed SpacingRow SpacingSpace After ThinningDays to Harvest
N/A Hills 6 ft Apart 6 ft Hills 6 ft Apart100 - 120 days
Gourd Planting Information:

Gourds grow well in hot and humid regions, but can be grown in northern regions if seeds are started indoors. For improved germination rates, soak Bottle Gourd seeds overnight and clip the seed tail off. Plant your seeds indoors in large plastic containers several weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors in the garden when the soil is warm. In southern regions, you may plant seeds directly in the garden in hills. Gourds have climbing vines and should be grown near a fence or trellis to keep them off the ground. Plants will produce better if supported off the ground. Some types of gourds need to develop on the ground to retain their unique shapes. Add humus after seeds have sprouted to prevent the soil from drying out. Plants grow 2 ft tall, and vines spread up to 10 ft.

Warning: Do not plant in cold, wet soil, or you may experience poor germination!

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

The soil should be continuously moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells. Make sure plants get ½" of water per week.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer periodically.

Harvest Tips:

Allow fruit to mature on vine as long as possible. Cut gourds from vines about 1" above the fruit with garden scissors when they are mature.

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Clyde | 10/15/2012 2:12 AM
Very hardy gourds. They grew very well during the high heat and drought we had this year and still produced many many beautiful apple shaped gourds.
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Guest | 3/18/2010 3:19 PM
The large apple gourd is the best and most beautiful of all gourds. It has lovely foliage and is the perfect size.
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Guest | 2/5/2009 12:00 AM
Very nice gourds with consistent shape and form. Dry nice! Great "painted gift" for a teacher.
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