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Bottle Gourd Kobu Seeds - Bottle Gourd Seeds for Home Garden

Bottle Gourd Kobu Seeds - Bottle Gourd Seeds for Home Garden

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds for 6–12 hours to improve germination (optional). Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, 1 inch deep in seed trays. Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing seeds 3–4 inches apart with rows 4–5 feet apart. Provide trellis or vertical support for climbing.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun with 6–8 hours of sunlight. Water consistently to keep soil moist but well-drained. Fertilize at planting and apply compost during growth. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Support vines on trellis or fence to keep gourds off ground.

Tips

Harvest gourds when smooth and firm.

Use sharp knife or shears to avoid damaging the vine.

Rotate crops annually to prevent soil-borne diseases.

Watch for aphids, caterpillars, or squash bugs and manage organically.

Companion plant with beans or corn for shared vertical space.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual vine

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Vigorous climbing vine

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Climbing / trailing

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Warm season

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Bottle Gourd Kobu Seeds - Bottle Gourd Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Bottle Gourd – Kobu Seeds are a versatile and fast-growing vegetable ideal for home gardens. Producing long, tender gourds with a mild, sweet flavor, these climbing vines thrive in full sun and fertile, well-draining soil. Perfect for culinary use in soups, stews, stir-fries, or traditional dishes, Kobu bottle gourds grow abundantly on trellises or fences. Easy to cultivate and high-yielding, these non-GMO seeds are suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring / Early Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Long Gourds

plant-height

Plant Height

6–10 ft

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

5–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

3–4 in

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1 in

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm & moist

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000141436