Dipper Gourd Seeds – Heirloom Hard-Shell Craft Gourd
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- Ontario Grown
$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.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Dipper Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- 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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