Description

Chinese Bottle Gourd Seeds produce vigorous climbing vines with distinctive pear-shaped fruits featuring smooth green skin and delicate pale markings. When harvested young, the tender flesh offers a mild flavor and versatile texture suitable for many home-cooked dishes.

Loved for its productive growth and attractive hanging fruits, Chinese Bottle Gourd is ideal for vegetable gardens, trellises, pergolas, and garden arches. Its lush foliage creates welcome shade while the developing gourds form a beautiful tropical display.

Product Features
Distinctive pear-shaped green gourds
Tender flesh with a mild flavor
Vigorous and highly productive vines
Ideal for trellises and garden arches
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual Climbing Vegetable
Fruit ColorGreen with Pale Markings
SunlightFull Sun
SoilRich, well-draining soil
Planting Depth2–3 cm
Germination Time7–14 days
Harvest SeasonSummer to Early Autumn
Vine Length3–6 m
DifficultyEasy to Intermediate

2. How to Grow

1

Soak seeds in warm water for approximately 12–24 hours before planting.

2

Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep in rich, moist, well-draining soil.

3

Maintain temperatures between 24–30°C (75–86°F) and keep the soil evenly moist.

4

Provide a strong trellis, pergola, or overhead support for the vigorous climbing vines.

5

Harvest the gourds while they are young, green, and tender.

3. Garden Uses

Home vegetable gardens Trellises and pergolas Raised garden beds Garden arches Tropical edible landscapes

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