Calabash - Giant Bottle - Lagenaria siceraria - Bold decorative form, impressive size - Fresh Seeds

Calabash Giant Bottle (Lagenaria siceraria) is an eye catching climber that can quickly transform your growing space. Its long, strong shoots and lush green foliage create an impressive screen, making it ideal for training over pergolas, garden structures, or fences. It stands out not only for its vigorous growth, but also for its decorative fruits with a distinctive bottle like shape. Young fruits add interest throughout the summer, and once dried they can be used as original home decor, for example as a natural vase, lantern, or container. This is a plant that combines beauty and practical use in a simple, natural way.

Sowing depth

Sow Giant Bottle calabash seeds at a depth of 2-3 cm. This is an ideal depth that supports quick, even germination, even when conditions are less favourable.

When to sow outdoors

Sow directly outdoors in May, when the risk of frost is low. This helps young plants settle quickly and start growing strongly.

When to sow under cover

Start sowing under cover in April, for example in a frame or polytunnel. Early sowing helps you raise strong, healthy seedlings that grow faster after planting out and begin producing fruit sooner.

Planting out

Plant out established seedlings around 15 May. Calabash prefers warmth and sun, and the more light it gets, the more freely it flowers and sets fruit.

Spacing

Space plants 80-100 cm apart. This gives the shoots room to spread and form a dense green wall that looks attractive through summer and autumn.

Flowering time

Giant Bottle calabash flowers from July until late autumn, producing large yellow blooms. Fruits are harvested from October to November when they are fully mature and the skin becomes hard and durable. It is a striking feature in garden arrangements and attracts bees and other beneficial insects.

Growing tips

Bottle gourd is easy to grow and gives a strong decorative effect. It grows best in a sunny, sheltered spot in soil that is free draining, fertile, and moist but not waterlogged. Sow a few seeds together in one hole and cover them with a thin layer of soil. During the growing season, provide regular watering and supports for the plant to climb. Its fast growth helps you create a green screen quickly and gives the area a cosy, natural feel, without complicated care.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket

When you buy seeds from GardenSeedsMarket, you can count on reliable quality. Each batch is carefully tested for purity and germination, helping you grow strong, healthy plants. Your order is sent quickly and securely packed, and you can also expect friendly service and support at every stage of growing.

Pack contents

The pack contains 1.5 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow by date.