Calabash Long Squash Lagenaria siceraria Seeds for Planting for Vegetable Patch

Calabash Long Squash (Lagenaria siceraria) Seeds grow vigorous vines that produce long, tender, and mild-flavored gourds. This warm-season squash is popular in home gardens for its high yield, versatility in cooking, and attractive, elongated fruits.

These Non-GMO seeds offer excellent germination and produce reliable crops. The plants thrive in sunny, well-drained soil and are ideal for trellises, garden rows, or open spaces in vegetable patches. Calabash squash is perfect for stir-frying, soups, and other culinary uses.

Features

• Produces long, tender, mild-flavored squash
• Vigorous climbing or trailing vines
• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds
• High-yielding and easy to grow
• Suitable for vegetable patches and trellises
• Great for cooking and versatile culinary use
• Warm-season crop with consistent harvest

Specifications

• Common Name: Calabash Squash
• Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
• Type: Warm-season annual vine
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Late spring to summer
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (warm conditions recommended)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days
• Plant Height: 6–12 feet (vining)
• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Uses: Cooking, soups, stir-fry, home gardens

Planting Guide

• Direct Sow: Plant seeds outdoors after last frost when soil is warm.
• Sowing Depth: 1 inch deep.
• Spacing: 3–4 feet apart; provide trellis or allow spreading.
• Support: Trellis or fencing recommended for long vines.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist for optimal growth.
• Sunlight: Full sun for maximum yield and fruit quality.
• Harvest: Pick gourds when tender for cooking or mature for storage.