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Apple Gourd Seeds
Apple Gourd
Apple Gourd
Apple Gourd

Apple Gourd Seeds For Planting (Lagenaria siceraria)

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ALL ABOUT APPLE GOURDS
Apple gourds, often confused with actual apples due to their similar shape and sometimes color, are a type of ornamental gourd. These gourds are part of the Cucurbitaceae family, known for their diverse shapes, sizes, and colors, which include not just apple-like forms but also varieties resembling other fruits and vegetables. Unlike edible gourds, apple gourds are primarily grown for decorative purposes, showcasing a vibrant range from deep greens to oranges and yellows, often with unique patterns or textures. Their hard shell makes them durable, suitable for crafts, or as fall decorations, embodying the spirit of autumn with their rustic charm.


The history of gourds, including types like the apple gourd, traces back thousands of years, with evidence suggesting they were among the first plants domesticated by humans, possibly around 13,000 years ago in Asia, and independently in Africa. Gourds, particularly the bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), have been integral to various cultures not just for decoration but for utility, transformed into utensils, musical instruments, and containers due to their hard, durable shells. The journey of gourds to different parts of the world, including the Americas, predates Columbus's voyages, indicating early trade or migration routes across continents. Over time, selective breeding for both utility and aesthetics has led to the diverse array of gourds we recognize today, with ornamental varieties like apple gourds becoming popular in more recent history for their aesthetic rather than practical use.

SEED COUNT
15 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED
YES

ORGANIC
NO

HEIRLOOM
YES

UNTREATED
YES

NON-GMO
YES
ALL ABOUT APPLE GOURDS

SEED COUNT
15 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED
YES

ORGANIC
NO

UNTREATED
YES

NON-GMO
YES

HEIRLOOM
YES
Apple gourds, often confused with actual apples due to their similar shape and sometimes color, are a type of ornamental gourd. These gourds are part of the Cucurbitaceae family, known for their diverse shapes, sizes, and colors, which include not just apple-like forms but also varieties resembling other fruits and vegetables. Unlike edible gourds, apple gourds are primarily grown for decorative purposes, showcasing a vibrant range from deep greens to oranges and yellows, often with unique patterns or textures. Their hard shell makes them durable, suitable for crafts, or as fall decorations, embodying the spirit of autumn with their rustic charm.


The history of gourds, including types like the apple gourd, traces back thousands of years, with evidence suggesting they were among the first plants domesticated by humans, possibly around 13,000 years ago in Asia, and independently in Africa. Gourds, particularly the bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), have been integral to various cultures not just for decoration but for utility, transformed into utensils, musical instruments, and containers due to their hard, durable shells. The journey of gourds to different parts of the world, including the Americas, predates Columbus's voyages, indicating early trade or migration routes across continents. Over time, selective breeding for both utility and aesthetics has led to the diverse array of gourds we recognize today, with ornamental varieties like apple gourds becoming popular in more recent history for their aesthetic rather than practical use.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP
Seeds can be soaked but isn’t necessary.

SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1” inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile sowing medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION
Typically germinates in 10 to 20 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT WIDTH
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT SPACING
Best grown vertically on a trellis.

ROW SPACING
-

CROP SIZE
Up to 4” gourds.

SEASON
Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lagenaria siceraria

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy to germinate.

HARVEST
100 to 120 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION
Seeds can be soaked but isn’t necessary.

SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1” inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile sowing medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Heavy feeders. Water at the roots.

GERMINATION
Typically germinates in 10 to 20 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT WIDTH
Varying vine length of 5’ to 15’.

PLANT SPACING
Best grown vertically on a trellis.

ROW SPACING
-

CROP SIZE
Up to 4” gourds.

SEASON
Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lagenaria siceraria

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy to germinate.

HARVEST
100 to 120 Days

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