Bottle Gourd plant profile
Lagenaria siceraria
An annual vegetable for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Bottle Gourd
Bottle gourd is a long-season annual vine. Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to about 70 degrees F (NC State, UF/IFAS).
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Bottle Gourd in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 0.5 in
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Spacing
- 108 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 90 to 120 days (from sowing)
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: squash bugs.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Lagenaria (Bottle) Gourds
University of Florida IFAS Extension, Gardening Solutions. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Lagenaria siceraria (Bottle Gourd, Calabash)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.