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Contains about 5 grams of seeds
$4.00
SKU: GS-6990-DIP-DT
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Organicly grown
Non GMO
Description
Dipper Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a historic heirloom vine grown for its uniquely shaped, long-handled hard-shell fruits. Featuring bulbous bottoms and slender, elongated necks, these robust gourds were traditionally dried and crafted into water ladles, birdhouses, spoons, and ornamental containers. Vigorous climbing vines produce heavy yields of green gourds that dry to a durable, woody tan shell in the autumn.
Plant Class:
Specialty Fruit / Craft Gourd (Annual)
Color:
Green maturing to tan/woody brown when fully cured
Plant Characteristics:
Long vining habit, white night-blooming flowers, smooth bottle/ladle-shaped hard fruits
Suitable Space:
Large garden beds, sturdy arbors, high trellises, chain-link fences
Season:
Warm Season (Spring to Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b):
Start indoors late April to early May in biodegradable pots (3–4 weeks before last spring frost); transplant or direct sow outdoors late May to early June once night temperatures stay above 12°C (55°F).
Sunlight:
Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs:
Moderate to High (requires consistent moisture, rich soil during active vine growth)
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Good to know
Exceptional choice for autumn crafts, birdhouses, spoons, natural ladles
Fast-growing vines offer excellent vertical coverage for arbors, fences
Cured shells last for decades when properly dried, preserved
Heavy fruits require extremely sturdy support structures, trellises
Requires a long growing season (100–120 days) to fully mature before autumn frost
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