Calabash Long Squash Seeds for Planting - Heirloom, Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds for Home Garden

Overview

Raise Calabash Long Squash Lagenaria siceraria from seed and manage each stage from germination through harvest.

Features

• Plant Type: Warm-Season Fruiting Vegetable
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, or crop-appropriate garden spaces.
• Heirloom and non-GMO labeling retained from the original catalog entry where stated.

Specifications

• Product: Calabash Long Squash Lagenaria siceraria Seeds
• Use: Home vegetable gardening and edible crop production

Growing Instructions

Sunlight: Full sun is best for vigorous growth and fruit development.

Soil: Use rich, well-drained soil with ample organic matter.

Watering: Water deeply and consistently at the root zone, especially during flowering and fruit set.

Sowing Depth: Sow about 1 inch deep once soil is warm.

Spacing: Space bush types 2–3 feet apart and vining types farther apart or along sturdy supports.

Germination: Warm soil commonly supports germination in 5–10 days.

Harvesting Time: Harvest summer squash young and tender; cure mature winter squash after the rind hardens.

Days to Harvest: Harvest timing ranges from about 45 days for summer types to 90–120 days for storage squash.

Care Tips: Protect young plants from cold, give vines room, and monitor moisture during fruit development.