🌱🌿 'Dipper' Gourd Seeds (Lagenaria siceraria) 🌿 Organic seeds for long, bottle-shaped gourds — perfect for crafts, containers, or edible use. 💰 Package of 3 fresh seeds.
The ‘Dipper’ Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a fascinating heirloom variety of hardshell gourd, known for its long, curved “dipper-shaped” fruits that can be transformed into decorative or functional items such as ladles, bowls, or bottles once dried. 🌿✨ This annual vine belongs to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae) and is cultivated worldwide both for ornamental crafts and culinary purposes when harvested young.
Originating from Africa, but cultivated for thousands of years across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Lagenaria siceraria is among the oldest domesticated plants. Its durable, hollow shells were traditionally used as water containers, musical instruments, or smoking pipes, and are still cherished today by artisans and gardeners alike. 🌍🎨
This gourd is an annual vine that thrives in warm climates and full sun. Seeds can be sown outdoors once soil temperatures reach 70°F (21°C), typically after the last spring frost. For a head start, sow indoors in biodegradable peat pots 2–4 weeks before the final frost date.
Spacing: 3 ft apart when using supports; 4–6 ft apart for ground growth.
Soil: Light, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil.
Watering: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. 💧
Light: Full sun; some light afternoon shade in very hot regions. ☀️
Flowering: Beautiful white trumpet-shaped blooms open at night 🌼 and attract pollinators such as moths.
Pollination: Hand-pollinating can improve fruit set, especially in humid climates.
Let vines sprawl on the ground or train them onto strong trellises or fences for better-shaped gourds. When grown vertically, the gourds develop smoother, more symmetrical bodies and remain unblemished by soil contact. 🍃
Harvest the mature fruits in autumn — cut them from the vine with a few inches of stem attached. Once dried, the outer shell becomes rock-hard and waterproof, suitable for countless uses.
While the mature gourds are too hard to eat, young fruits and shoots are edible and can be prepared like zucchini or squash. Tender leaves may also be cooked as greens in soups or stews.
Once dried, the hollow shells become a versatile natural material. Historically, they were used for:
Drinking vessels and ladles 🍶
Planters and storage containers 🌾
Musical instruments (e.g. shakers, string resonators) 🎶
Decorative crafts and native artwork 🎨
Each fruit develops its own distinctive shape, ranging from rounded and bottle-shaped to long-necked dippers, making them ideal for creative projects.
The plant can attract common cucurbit pests, including aphids, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers. Diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, and bacterial wilt can occur in humid conditions. Ensure good air circulation, crop rotation, and avoid overhead watering to minimize fungal issues. 🐛🍂
For the healthiest plants, mulch around the roots to retain moisture and discourage weeds. Allow fruits to fully mature before harvesting for crafting or seed saving.
The name Lagenaria derives from the Greek “lagenos”, meaning “flask,” referring to the gourd’s natural bottle-like form. These gourds have a long history as a symbol of abundance, practicality, and creativity, appearing in cultures from Africa to Asia and the Americas.
Whether grown for culinary delight, artistic expression, or as a conversation piece in your garden, the ‘Dipper’ Gourd is a rewarding plant — easy to grow, beautiful, and endlessly useful. 🌱💚
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