Apple Gourd
Submitted by tired_gardener on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 05:00.
kingdom: Plantae - Plants
subkingdom: Tracheobionta - Vascular plants
superdivision: Spermatophyta - Seed plants
division: Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants
class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons
subclass: Dilleniidae
order: Violales
family: Cucurbitaceae - Cucumber family
genus: Lagenaria - Hardshell Gourd
species: siceraria - Bottle Gourd
variety: Apple Gourd
Plant Description
Apple gourds are great for crafting. The vines grow long and produce a lot of fruit. Allow to dry on the vine and harvest after frost, or in the spring. Allow to fully dry before crafting. The fruit can be eaten if harvested before 2 weeks old.
Plant in hills or mounds with 3 plants per mound.
Bloom Description: Delicate white flowers that are pollinated at night
Propagation Method: Seed
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Life Cycle: Annual
Bloom Color: White
Planting Requirements
PH Needs: Acid (5.5-6.0) | Mildly Acid (6.0-6.5) | Neutral (6.5-7.5)
Soil Needs: Well Drained
Light Requirements: Full Sun | Partial Sun
Planting Depth: 1 inch in hills
Planting Time: After all danger of frost
Days to Maturity: 90 Days
Days to Germination: 15 Days
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