Bottle or Round Gourd planting guide
Gourds include the fruits of some flowering plant species in the family Cucurbitaceae , particularly Cucurbita and Lagenaria . The term refers to a number of species and subspecies, many with hard shells, and some without. One of the earliest domesticated types of plants, subspecies of the bottle gourd , Lagenaria siceraria , have been discovered in archaeological sites dating from as early as 13,000 BCE. Gourds have had numerous uses throughout history. How to Grow Bottle Gourd from Seed Bottle gourd can be grown year-round using the seed planting method. The optimal time to plant seeds is during the summer and monsoon seasons. Seeds are directly placed in shallow holes or raised beds, germinating in 7-8 days. Bottle gourd seedlings grow quickly and develop a climbing habit rather fast. But soil shouldn't be too dry or too wet. For the climber to grow, robust trellis support should be placed. Many garde...