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๐ Gourd Cobra โ Unique Heirloom Variety โ 6 Seeds | Edible Flowers | Non-GMO | Easy to Grow
๐ Gourd Cobra โ Unique Heirloom Variety โ 6 Seeds | Edible Flowers | Non-GMO | Easy to Grow
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Add an exotic twist to your garden with the Cobra Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) โ a striking, serpentine variety prized for its ornamental appeal and edible young fruits. These unique gourds resemble the hooded head of a cobra, making them a conversation-starting centerpiece in any garden. When harvested young, the fruits are edible and often used in soups, curries, and stir-fries in many cuisines around the world.
Botanical Name: Lagenaria siceraria
Common Name: Cobra Gourd, Bottle Gourd
Quantity: 6 Seeds
Plant Type: Annual Vine
Growth Habit: Vigorous climber with long vines
Zone: USDA 8โ11 (can be grown annually in cooler zones)
Care Guide:
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
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Sowing: Sow directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors
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Germination Time: 7โ14 days
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Support: Use strong trellis or pergola for vertical growth
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Harvest Time: 75โ100 days after sowing (young for eating, mature for ornamental use)
Uses:
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Harvest young for culinary use โ delicious in soups, stews, and curries
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Leave to mature for decorative crafts โ excellent for drying, painting, or carving
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Produces white edible flowers that are also used in cooking
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Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
Contains 6 seeds
Lagenaria siceraria
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