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Kettle Gourd 'Kettle Gourd'

Lagenariasiceraria

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lagenaria (lag-en-AR-ee-uh)

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Species

siceraria (sy-ker-AR-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Category

Vegetables

Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hereford, Arizona

Commerce, Georgia

Vandalia, Illinois

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