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๐Ÿ Gourd Cobra โ€“ Unique Heirloom Variety โ€“ 6 Seeds | Edible Flowers | Non-GMO | Easy to Grow

๐Ÿ 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 8โ€“11 (can be grown annually in cooler zones)


Care Guide:

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Soil: Rich, well-drained soil

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

  • Sowing: Sow directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors

  • Germination Time: 7โ€“14 days

  • Support: Use strong trellis or pergola for vertical growth

  • Harvest Time: 75โ€“100 days after sowing (young for eating, mature for ornamental use)


Uses:

  • Harvest young for culinary use โ€“ delicious in soups, stews, and curries

  • Leave to mature for decorative crafts โ€“ excellent for drying, painting, or carving

  • Produces white edible flowers that are also used in cooking

  • Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators

Contains 6 seeds

Lagenaria siceraria

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