Name: Mini bottle gourd seeds 0.5kg/bags
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: 01278
Price: 51.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mini bottle gourd seeds 0.5kg/bags

No.01278

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$51.00

Description

Fruit Picture from customer :

Mini bottle gourd is a dwarf‑type warm‑season climbing cucurbit plant. It yields delicate small‑sized bottle‑shaped gourds, suitable for fresh cooking, handmade decoration and crafts. Our premium mini bottle‑gourd seeds are strictly screened plump grains, boasting high germination activity, short‑vine compact growth habit, strong heat resistance and stable fruit shape. Perfect for balcony container planting, home‑yard vegetable plots and small‑scale farm cultivation.

Key Features

Fully plump screened seeds with high germination‑rate and synchronized seedling emergence
Compact short climbing vines, saves growing space and adapts well to pots
Cute miniature bottle‑shaped gourds, tender young fruits edible, mature hard‑shelled gourds for decoration
Outstanding heat‑resistance and good tolerance for common gourd plant diseases
Heavy fruit‑setting capacity and long‑time continuous harvesting period
Low‑impurity qualified seeds for family‑potted and commercial‑farm plantation

Full Product Description

Mini bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) belongs to the cucurbitaceae family. Unlike large‑size common bottle gourds, this dwarf variety bears tiny bottle‑like fruits. Immature soft‑skin gourds can be cooked as fresh vegetables, while fully‑ripened hard‑shelled gourds can serve as ornaments and handmade craft materials.

All seeds are repeatedly screened to remove shrivelled, broken and low‑viability grains, ensuring sturdy seedlings and well‑formed uniform mini‑bottle‑shaped gourds.

Packaging & Shipping Notes

Hard gourd seeds are sealed inside thick moisture‑proof inner bags. Outer carton cushioning prevents seed‑shell cracking during transit.

Keep packages away from high‑temperature sealed‑storage, damp air and prolonged direct sunlight. Reseal leftover seeds tightly and store in cool, dry and well‑ventilated zones.

Planting Guide

Best Sowing Season

Sow once spring frost disappears and soil temperature keeps steadily above 18℃. Warm spring and summer are the prime growing seasons.

Seed Pre‑Treatment

Soak plump seeds in warm clean water for 8‑12 hours to soften the thick hard seed coat
Discard floating inactive seeds
Wrap seeds with damp cloth for warm‑environment sprouting acceleration

Soil Requirement

Clear stones and weeds, deeply loosen planting soil. Loose, fertile, well‑drained sandy‑loam rich in organic‑matter works best. Water‑logged low‑lying soil easily causes root rot.

Sowing Operation

Bury seeds 1‑1.5 inches underground, keep proper planting spacing and gently compress topsoil. Set‑up trellis frames for climbing‑vine growth after seedlings sprout.

Germination & Seedling Care

Maintain evenly moist soil. Healthy seeds germinate within 5‑10 days at 22‑30℃. Thin weak seedlings and remove weeds in the early‑vine growth phase.

Daily‑care for Mature Plants

Place plants under full‑sunshine conditions. Install climbing brackets for winding vines. Keep moderate soil moisture and avoid water‑logging. Apply phosphorus‑potassium fertilizer in blooming and fruit‑expansion stages. Harvest tender young mini gourds for food or retain mature hard‑shell fruits for decoration.

Seed Storage & Package

Moisture‑proof sealed packaging guards seeds against dampness, mould and shipping‑caused damage.

Store spare seeds inside cool, dry, shaded and ventilated locations. Refrigerated storage fits long‑term preservation and stay away from hot‑humid surroundings. Sow seeds within three‑month storage for optimum germination‑rate.

Product Specifications

Plant Species：Mini Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria Siceraria)

Seed Type：Warm‑season compact climbing miniature‑gourd vegetable seed

Growth Trait：Short‑size climbing vines, broad green leaves, tiny bottle‑shaped compact gourd fruits

Sun Requirement：Full sunlight

Suitable Soil：Organic‑rich loose sandy‑loam, fertile well‑drained garden soil

Hardiness：Heat‑hardy, space‑saving dwarf vine, dual‑purpose edible and ornamental fruits, high fruit‑setting rate

Main Usage：Balcony potted planting, home vegetable‑garden beds, small‑scale farm‑field cultivation, edible vegetable and decorative craft gourd

FAQ

Q1: How many days do mini bottle gourd seeds take to germinate?

A1: After warm‑water soaking, viable seeds sprout within 5‑10 days under warm‑moist soil conditions.

Q2: Can mini bottle gourd grow in flower‑pots?

A2: Its compact short vines occupy little space, which makes it perfectly suited for balcony pot cultivation.

Q3: Are mini bottle gourds edible?

A3: Young tender‑skin fruits can be cooked as vegetables. Hard mature‑shell gourds are mostly used for ornaments and hand‑made crafts.