10 Seeds Snake Gourd Lagenaria siceraria Long Vining Garden Vegetable

Snake Gourd is a warm-season vining vegetable grown for its long, slender, pale green fruits that hang gracefully from vigorous vines. Also known as serpent gourd or snake squash, this distinctive cucurbit produces curling fruits that can reach impressive lengths when given a sturdy trellis to climb.
In the garden, snake gourd serves as both an ornamental and edible plant, with its dramatic hanging fruits and lush foliage. Young tender fruits are harvested for culinary use in curries, stir-fries, and soups, while the fast-growing vines quickly cover trellises, fences, and arbors with attractive greenery. For best results, provide consistent moisture and full sun during the growing season.
Species: Lagenaria siceraria
Type: Annual vining vegetable
Plant_Habit: Climbing vine
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: 60-75
Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks earlier
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Provide trellis for climbing; harvest young fruits while tender